Deputy Director of Compensation and Time Management

• Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply.
  
  

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipal enforcement agency charged with delivering economic justice. DCWP leverages its authority to bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections, such as the City’s Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws, including the Minimum Pay Rate for delivery workers. Through licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, DCWP ensures fair competition and a level playing field for responsible small businesses that are integral to New York City’s vibrant communities. DCWP also provides essential services such as free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. DCWP is committed to making sure New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Deputy Director of Compensation and Time Management is responsible for overseeing the agency's payroll, timekeeping, and leave administration functions to ensure employees are compensated accurately and timely in accordance with City policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws. Reporting to the Director of Human Capital, the selected candidate will supervise payroll and timekeeping operations.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Oversee agency payroll, timekeeping, and leave administration functions utilizing NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS, PRISE, and CityTime.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate payroll and timekeeping staff while ensuring effective daily operations.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and review personnel, payroll, and leave transactions, including appointments, promotions, salary changes, leaves of absence, and separations.
• Manage CityTime operations, including timesheet processing, leave requests, employee setup, schedules, and approval hierarchies.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and oversee corrective actions, supplemental payrolls, one-time payments, contractual increases, leave payouts, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with DCAS, OPA, Office of the Comptroller, Office of Labor Relations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Prepare payroll and timekeeping reports to support audits, compliance reviews, and executive decision-making.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll, timekeeping, leave administration, and Employee Self-Service (ESS).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
  
  

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of NYC payroll, timekeeping, and leave administration practices, including City rules, collective bargaining agreements, civil service regulations, and applicable labor requirements. - Experience managing payroll operations and utilizing NYC human capital systems, including NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS, PRISE, and CityTime, with the ability to analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate and timely processing. - Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and develop staff while overseeing daily operations, implementing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with Citywide policies and agency procedures. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide guidance and customer service to employees, managers, and agency leadership while handling confidential information with discretion.
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.