Employment Opportunities

The Director of Payroll is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Payroll Office of Suffolk County Community College.  Work involves administering the technical and audit functions including the processing of payrolls and payroll deductions for all College employees using the Banner integrated administrative system.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Vice President for Human Resources and requires independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of the payroll department.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develops and implements policies required to ensure that accurate and timely wage and salary payments are made to all College employees in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines; 

• Ensures that the Payroll Office staff implements any changes in payroll required by contractual agreements, Board of Trustees policies, or federal, state or local laws, regulations and guidelines; 

• Evaluates and certifies all College payroll transactions prior to the generation and issuance of the College payroll; 

• Provides reports and analytics in the development of the Human Resources dashboard as it relates to personnel headcount, staffing, and turnover. 

• Oversees the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all professional and clerical staff in the Payroll Office; 

• Administers salary schedules and personnel transaction in accordance with multiple collective bargaining agreements, including, calculations for retroactive pay. 

• Keeps updated on federal and state laws for payroll. 

• Oversees the reconciliation of payroll data including salaries, taxes, and benefit payments in conjunction with the Office of Business and Financial Affairs and the Office of Human Resources; 

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and the Office of Information Technology to provide work specifications that will support payroll operations, including the implementation of any changes required by system upgrades.  

• The ability to plan, assign, coordinate and review the work of subordinate employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbal and written. 

• Directs and coordinates training programs for the payroll module of the Banner system; 

• May work evenings and weekends as needed. 

• Other duties as required. 

Required 

A Bachelor’s degree is required with eight (8) years of technical administrative experience in payroll within a unionized environment, with three (3) years in supervisory capacity.  Demonstrated experience working in a complex medium to large size institution. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.  Must be able to effectively communicate both verbal and written.  

Preferred 

A Master’s degree. Higher Education/Healthcare Experience. Working with Banner or an integrated Human Resources and Finance system. Bilingual Spanish. 

What we offer:

Suffolk County Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, vacation days, deferred compensation and a defined benefit plan. 

This is a provisional position and an exam may be required.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume.  Priority application deadline is January 6, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. 

Salary is in accordance with the Association of Municipal Employees collective bargaining agreement.