Timekeeper

Timekeeper

The Timekeeper will monitor employee time and leave events and leave balances to ensure compliance with Citywide time and leave rules and regulations; final approving various leave requests, and various other Timekeeping transactions requiring second level approval; check for overtime, leaves, and other work flow items requiring second approval to ensure all the pending requests are approved final by the prescribed deadlines; ensure weekly compliance regarding timesheet submissions for all employees; review information from the Payroll Management System (PMS), CityTime, RMDS and CHRMS; respond to and resolve employees' time and leave questions in a professional and timely manner; process Timekeeping Supplemental transactions in CityTime to request supplemental paychecks for employees; work closely with the payroll staff in reviewing the biweekly 319 report for the release of paper checks; update and maintain employee schedules, assignments, profiles, approver trees, organization trees, etc. in CityTime; process MLAs for dedicated leaves and grants; enroll new employees into the automated Timekeeping system, CityTime, and Data Collection Devices (DCD's); work collaboratively with the Payroll and Personnel areas to implement solutions to day-to-day issues and project activities; validate Last Day Worked/Last Day Paid (LDW/LDP) statements to facilitate registered leave processing and compensation for separated employees including resignation, termination, retirement and seasonal balance pay outs; audit the 1100 Report aimed at reconciling outstanding timesheets; and completing special projects as assigned. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST. CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience. Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Preferred Skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Expertise in Citywide time and leave rules, policies and procedures - Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and apply policies as required - Proficiency in CityTime, Payroll Management System (PMS), City Human Resource Management System (CHRMS), Reports Management Distribution System (RMDS)

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.

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.