NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitlePayroll Assistant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Duties Description Under the direction of the Associate Director Human Resources 2 the Payroll Assistant will assist with entry and processing of payroll and on-boarding transactions using various NYS and OAG payroll and personnel systems.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist with various payroll transaction entry in HRIS, Payserv and NYSTEP in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enter job and employee data into PayServ, NYSTEP and HRIS for interns.
• Process hourly time payment entry for interns on a biweekly basis.
• Process direct deposit and tax withholding forms.
• Assist with new intern onboarding which includes the review of collected documentation.
• Create intern profiles in myOAG and LATS.
• Provide W-2’s, copies of check advice, and earning records to employees as requested.
• Resolve payroll audit problems as requested by Office of the State Comptroller and/or Civil Service.
• Assist with new temp and consultant onboarding which includes the review of collected documentation and entry into HRIS.
• Respond to various communications (phone, e-mail, and letters) from employees and managers concerning general payroll topics and specific personal status issues and inquiries.
• Complete employment verification requests, PSLF forms, and issue employment verification memos as needed.
• File payroll and employment verification documents.
• Serve as backup when necessary to other payroll personnel.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).?

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Payroll Assistant 1 (CSEA SG 09, current starting salary $42,641, job rate $52,413):
One year experience of payroll experience, which included computing time worked, salaries, and deductions.

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website.

Additional Comments We are seeking talented and motivated support staff to work with our attorneys in the State’s law firm. The selected candidate will be part of a fast-paced office, gaining experience while providing public service on behalf of the State of New York. The Attorney General serves the public interest of all New Yorkers in matters affecting their daily lives, enforcing laws to protect consumers, tenants, patients, workers, investors, and charitable donors. The office coordinates statewide civil and criminal investigations, promoting economic and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies, and preserving the state’s environment.

Careers with the State offer multiple benefits, including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Schuyler Younkin

Telephone 518-766-2500

Fax 518-915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingIn your submission, you must provide sufficient information to determine from your resume and/or cover letter that you meet the minimum qualifications stated above. If a certificate or degree is required to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide proof that you hold the required certificate or degree. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your degree/transcript (if applicable) to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Be sure to include the Vacancy # and Title of the position in the subject heading of your email.