HR Specialist – Time and Leave (HEOa)

HR Specialist – Time and Leave (HEOa)

Brooklyn, NYNYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

HR Specialist - Time and Leave (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

The Human Resources Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), a comprehensive college of the City University of New York (CUNY) in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, is accepting applications for an HR Specialist - Time and Leave. The Human Resources department supports the College’s mission through the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled and engaged workforce. Reporting to the HR Director, the HR Specialist – Time and Leave will be responsible for managing the College’s timekeeping and leave administration functions. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview duties, the HR Specialist – Time and Leave will be expected to:

Administer the collection, review, and processing of all weekly timesheets in the college's timekeeping system Analyze employees’ eligibility for leave entitlements based on applicable collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules, and CUNY and College policies Calculate leave accrual rates, update employees’ leave balances, and maintain accurate records in HR and payroll systems Validate timesheets and leave request forms; reconcile discrepancies and supporting documentation Administer the timely processing of leave calculations Participate in the development and delivery of training on timekeeping processes, leave policies, and personnel action procedures Prepare and process Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for leave transactions Maintain an in-depth knowledge of timekeeping and payroll rules applicable to all employee groups and provide timely guidance and resolution to employee issues Serve on College and department committees and perform special projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of timekeeping, payroll, or leave administration experience in a public sector or higher education setting

• Proficiency in CUNYFirst (PeopleSoft HCM), Kronos, PMS, or comparable automated timekeeping and HRIS platforms

• Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, and New York State and City regulations governing wages, hours, leave, and payroll administration

• Familiarity with CUNY collective bargaining agreements and personnel rules as they apply to timekeeping and leave transactions

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, auditing, and reconciliation skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and a high-volume workload with accuracy and professionalism

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization

• High degree of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential personnel information

• Proficiency in Microsoft O