Payroll Examiner 1/ Monday-Friday

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Payroll

Budget Title: Payroll Examiner 1 (SG-12)

Local Title: Payroll Examiner 1/ Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm

Posting Date: February 25, 2025

Classification: SG-12; $48,956

Duties: Payroll Examiners supervise the staff and operations of an agency or facility payroll program, or a segment of a payroll program, which entails the preparation of the regular, lag and special payrolls. They also make related payroll determinations concerning salaries, miscellaneous payments, deductions, taxes, and other similar matters. The preparation of payrolls requires compliance with detailed procedures, the use of multiple computer software programs, and adherence to strict deadlines. Payroll Examiners develop internal business processes, internal control procedures, and staff development materials to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely payroll submissions to control agencies. Incumbents interpret and apply policies, rules and regulations issued by the Office of the State Comptroller, the Department of Civil Service, and the Division of the Budget; sections of multiple negotiated agreements between New York State and the employee unions; and sections of the State Finance Law governing salaries, lump sum payments, deductions, leave credits, and other factors which affect employee payrolls.

• Please refer to the job standard for more details:

Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
1. A current SUNY New Paltz employee reachable via his/her score on the Payroll Examiner promotional list.
2. Must be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for a Payroll Examiner 1, SG-12.
3. Hold a State title eligible for 70.1 transfer to Payroll Examiner 1

Contact Information: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume and cover letter stating how they qualify for the position: State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu

Please include Search #C25-15 with all application materials.
Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.
NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

Deadline: March 13, 2025

Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty, and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/safetyreport.html.