Compliance Specialist

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Under the supervision of the Director of Compliance, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks but not limited to:

• Implementing collective bargaining increases (GWI) to meet given deadline; ensuring that the manually calculated amounts are correct prior to submitting to NYCAPS for processing.

• Reviewing employees' employment records and union contracts to determine the employees' eligibility for Additions to Gross (ATG) payments.

• Reviewing NYCAPS pay transactions to identify and correct errors associated with under/overpayments.

Researching and responding to employee inquiries.

• Coordinating with the Payroll Examination Unit to address salary adjustments related to the recoupment of overpayments or the payment of /underpayments, providing justifications.

• Developing and generating reports utilizing the citywide systems to facilitate employee wage and/or ATG updates.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams within Human Resources and the Office of Payroll to ensure the correct salary changes.

• Perform related work as necessary and other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

2.An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or

3.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;

4.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Strategic thinker with the ability to work at a detailed level.

• Background in Accounting

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Excel and Word.

• Proficiency of Citywide Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), New York Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS) and Payroll Management System (PMS).

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

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.

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.