Payroll Assistant ( NY HELPS )

About the position The Payroll Assistant (NY HELPS) position is a full-time role within the New York State Taxation & Finance agency, focused on processing payroll transactions and ensuring accuracy in personnel records. This position is part of the NY HELPS program, allowing for non-competitive appointments, and aims to support payroll operations while adhering to state guidelines and policies. Responsibilities • Review personnel transactions for accuracy and process them in the appropriate human resource and payroll systems in a timely manner. , • Independently compute less complex salary calculations, increment codes, and anniversary dates according to contract provisions and guidelines. , • Assist in researching inquiries from employees and administration staff. , • Follow up on various personnel transactions with appropriate parties, including administration staff and control agencies. , • Process wage and deduction information and related transactions in the appropriate systems, including data entry of special payments and direct deposits. , • Run and review PayServ queries and Control D Reports, taking appropriate action as needed. , • Monitor and respond to inquiries received in personal and shared email boxes. , • Update or change information in the human resource and payroll systems as necessary. , • Communicate effectively via telephone, email, fax, and written correspondence. , • Provide troubleshooting support for Payroll Online and handle verification of employment requests. Requirements • One year of payroll experience, including computing time worked, salaries, and deductions. , • Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-4 or higher for competitive minimum qualifications. Nice-to-haves • Experience with HRIS/PayServ systems. , • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Benefits • Competitive salary range from $41,399 to $50,884 annually. , • Permanent appointment status after one year under the NY HELPS program. Apply Job!