Administration & Human Resources
Payroll Associate
$55,105 – $63,371 / yr
Posted until November 16, 2026 · posted September 17, 2026
≈ $26.49/hr equivalent · $2,119 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $9.49/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Civil service exam title
Where
2 Lafayette St., N.Y.
Openings
1
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What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
1. 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 2. 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 3. 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; 4. 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.
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The work
What the job is.
Read the full description from the posting
In order to be considered for the position candidates must be a current City Employee and be serving permanently in the title of Principal Administrative Associate I or have taken the most recent Principal Administrative Associate I civil service exam and be reachable for appointment from the resulting list. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to serve as a Payroll Associate within the Payroll Unit. The Payroll Associate will report to the Payroll Supervisor and assist in supporting and executing Payroll functions. The selected individual will be knowledgeable in the City's Payroll policies and procedures and help to ensure that NYC Aging is in compliance with all applicable civil service laws, employment laws and collective bargaining agreements. The Payroll Associate’s duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: • Prepare the bi-weekly Summary of Payroll to submit to the Office of Payroll Administration and Financial Information System Administration (OPA-FISA) • Assist with researching, auditing and implementing Additions to Gross (ATGs), such as Recurring Increment Payment (RIP) and Longevity Increment; and maintain the agency Payroll ATG Tracking database. • Process personnel actions and perform quality assurance to ensure implementation into the Payroll Management System (PMS). • Review and audit Payroll reports such as the 161 Pending Pay details and 700 Pay Details Report to ensure accuracy. • Assist Payroll Supervisor with processing Managerial Lump Sum (MLS) payments by creating the worksheets and gathering the necessary documentation for submission to the Comptroller’s Office. • Process Payroll employment paperwork such as Direct Deposit, Commuter Benefits, College Savings Forms and DOI Processing Fees in the payroll systems. • Maintain accurate record of paychecks mailed or picked up by employees who separate from the agency. • Perform other related assignments and special projects as required by senior leadership.
Preferred skills
• Experience in the City of New York Payroll processes. • Familiarity with citywide HR platforms such as PMS, RMDS, CHRMS, Pi, Remedy and, NYCAPS. • Knowledge of City personnel policies and procedures, including collective bargaining, negotiations, and payroll regulations. • Proficient in MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Self-motivated, takes initiative and highly analytical and detailed oriented. • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
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.
How to apply, from the posting
Please be sure to submit a resume & cover letter when applying. All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID # 786126 All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 786126
Proof
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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.
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