Payroll Analyst 1 (SG-18), Payroll Analyst Trainee 2 (SG-16), Payroll Analyst Trainee 1 (SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item # 02390

Duties Description

Analyze and evaluate the administration and implementation of New York State's payroll operation, covering a variety of State governmental entities. Employees review and issue determinations on specific types of payroll matters to ensure compliance and consistency with laws, regulations, labor contract, business rules, policies and procedures, and the like, governing State payroll.

Minimum Qualifications

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No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:

For appointment to the Payroll Analyst Trainee 1, you must have:

• Four years of full-time professional payroll experience where your primary duties include reviewing and issuing determinations on specific types of payroll matters to ensure compliance and consistency with laws, regulations, labor contracts, business rules, and policies and procedures.
  
  

For appointment to the Payroll Analyst Trainee 2, you must have:

• Five years of full-time professional payroll experience where your primary duties include reviewing and issuing determinations on specific types of payroll matters to ensure compliance and consistency with laws, regulations, labor contracts, business rules, and policies and procedures.
  
  

For appointment to the Payroll Analyst 1 (SG 18), you must have:

• Six years of full-time professional payroll experience where your primary duties include reviewing and issuing determinations on specific types of payroll matters to ensure compliance and consistency with laws, regulations, labor contracts, business rules, and policies and procedures.
  
  

Education Substitutions:

• An associate’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to four years of experience.
• A master’s degree may substitute for up to five years of experience.
• A doctorate may substitute for up to six years of experience.
  
  

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

For 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 transfer to a Payroll Analyst 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-16 or above, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.

55b/55c Program appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Traineeship salary information:

The position may be filled at the Payroll Analyst Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($56,655), Payroll Analyst Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($63,180), or full performance Payroll Analyst 1 SG-18 ($67,119) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.

Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Payroll Analyst 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and produces an accurate and timely work product.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.
• Able to provide training and guidance to employees.
• Able to assess multiple competing priorities.
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to analyze data and identify and resolve complex auditing problems.
• Able to conduct timely, accurate, and thorough research.
• Able to analyze and review weekly workflow.
  
  

Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more