Payroll Administrator

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Support the payroll function for the Courant Institute School .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, reconciliation, and optimization of payroll systems, particularly within Workday. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential for resolving complex payroll inquiries and ensuring accurate payroll management.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationWorkday OptimizationAdvanced Excel SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Payroll PrinciplesDetailed ReconciliationTime and Attendance KnowledgeWorkday ExperienceUDW Salary Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft ExcelGoogle ProductsUDW+PeopleSync

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Payroll FunctionFiscal AffairsPayroll InquiriesPayroll Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the payroll function for the Courant Institute School
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for faculty, researchers, adjuncts, and students
Work collaboratively with a peer Payroll Administrator
Support the Associate Director of Fiscal Affairs in managing daily operations
Resolve complex payroll inquiries
Optimize payroll tracking systems within Workday
Perform detailed payroll reconciliations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years related payroll experience, including detailed reconciliation experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of payroll principles and best practices
Advanced working knowledge of Excel
General knowledge of time and attendance as it relates to payroll processing
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field
Preferred: 2+ years prior Workday and UDW Salary Reporting experience
Preferred: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google products, and NYU systems (UDW+, PeopleSync, etc.)
Preferred: Ability to analyze and solve problems with innovative, creative solutions
Preferred: Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Carbon-neutral and green campus initiatives