Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Overview Provides information and services to the College community to support the Human Resources function.

Responsibilities Prepares and executes various personnel transactions involving employee recordkeeping, processing of new hires, pay administration, and recruiting.

Maintains an understanding of policies, procedures, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements relevant to human resources.

assures data accuracy and completeness.

Assists HR managers with employee communications of all kinds; may prepare materials, conduct orientation sessions, or update web pages.

Responsibilities (College-Specific) Reporting to the Assoc Director of Human Resources, the HR Coordinator handles timekeeping, leave, and payroll-related transactions in accordance with CUNY policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Performs administrative and data processing functions in HR time-keeping systems, including entering, updating, auditing and maintaining employee time and leave records.

Maintains in-depth working knowledge of CUNY policies and collective bargaining agreements related to time and leave.

Reviews, analyzes, and processes biweekly time and leave data (overtime, differentials, etc.) for payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Supports the college’s transition to new HRIS systems and processes, including data cleanup and testing related to CUNYWork; serves as a resource to colleagues and a point of contact for questions and system updates.

Bachelor's Degree required.

Minimum of two years of experience in Human Resources, including timekeeping, payroll, or leave administration.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills (formulas, data management, pivot tables).

Experience with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft and/or Workday preferred.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, ability to review and reconcile data, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, retirement/pension benefits, savings plans, tuition waivers for graduate study, and paid time off. Part-time employees may be eligible for health benefits; How To Apply To apply, please visit and enter the Job ID# in the “What” section field. Hybrid Work

Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and in the office.

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Job Type: Full-Time

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