Director of Payroll (29913)

Job Details

Job Location: PAGNY Corporate - New York, NY 10170

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $195,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Job Shift: 1

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

Organization Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is a tax‑exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals. It employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community‑based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

Role Summary

The Senior Director of Payroll will lead and oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing daily payroll processes, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, overseeing system configuration and optimization, and providing strategic leadership and mentorship to the payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable processing.
• Monitor payroll performance, issues, and operational risks.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement cross‑training to strengthen team coverage and continuity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, NewYorkState, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Oversee multi‑state payroll requirements, including remote employees, work‑location changes, and tax withholding.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year‑end reporting, including W‑2s, 941s, and state filings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and reasonableness prior to processing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on payroll‑related matters and identify discrepancies or trends that may affect financial reporting or workforce costs.
• Establish and maintain internal controls over payroll processing and ensure audit readiness with appropriate documentation.
• Mitigate risks related to overpayments, misclassification, and compliance gaps.
• Oversee payroll systems, including Workday, ADP, and Paycom, optimizing system configuration, pay codes, earnings and deductions structures, department setup, and reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy through validation and review processes and support system enhancements that reduce manual effort while maintaining strong controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and NewYork payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Experience supporting multi‑state payroll requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll tax filings, including 941s, W‑2s, and state filings.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, large datasets, and analysis.
• Proven ability to manage and sustain payroll operations in a complex environment.

Preferred

• Healthcare and/or union payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll systems including Workday, ADP, or Paycom.
• CPP, CPA, or similar certification.

Benefits

• 401(k) company contribution: 3% of base earnings immediately vesting, 7% after one year of service.
• Generous paid time off (PTO): vacation and holiday.
• Medical, prescription, and dental coverage with employee contributions below market rates.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage equal to 3× salary (up to $250,000) at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.

Salary Disclosure

*Salary Disclosure Information: The salary listed for this position complies with New York City’s Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.