Time and Leave Supervisor, HR Specialist

$52,267 - $52,267/Yr

CUNY - New York, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Time and Leave Supervisor, HR Specialist at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is responsible for overseeing and managing the time and leave functions within the Human Resources Department. This role requires expertise in timekeeping systems, payroll processes, and relevant labor laws to ensure accurate and efficient management of staff attendance and leave requests. The supervisor will collaborate with University Payroll, monitor attendance records, process leave requests, generate reports, and provide guidance on time and leave policies, while also handling Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve timesheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and university policies.
• Utilize Kronos timekeeping system to monitor and track staff attendance and work hours.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in time and attendance records.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Process and track various types of leaves, including vacation, sick, personal, and other approved leaves.
• Assist employees in understanding leave policies and procedures.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports related to time and leave management.
• Maintain employee time and leave balances, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Conduct time and leave orientation and training for new hires and supervisors.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to employees regarding time and leave inquiries.
• Manage, supervise, train and evaluate assigned full-time and part-time staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Four years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, accounting or finance preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HRIS, NYS/NYC payroll and time attendance systems, or similar (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Workday).
• Ability to analyze and apply time and attendance rules, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel regulations.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal wage and leave laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA).
• Strong proofreading, auditing, and critical analysis skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills for handling varied workloads and deadlines.
• High professional integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality in sensitive assignments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Dropbox, and other virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Salary up to $52,267, commensurate with education and experience.
• Range of health plans and competitive retirement/pension benefits.
• Savings plans and tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study.
• Generous paid time off.
• Access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on campuses.