Director, Payroll Programs & Special Projects

New York City

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New York City, NY, us on site Until 10/1/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 2, 2026 Last posted August 2, 2026
Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Compensation and Benefits the Director will oversee and manage Payroll Programs and Special Projects, which includes the following payroll functions:

- Military Overpayments and Payouts,
- Separation & Leave,
- Timekeeping for employees on leave,
- Special Projects,
- Managerial Lump Sums,
- Terminal Leave and Balances.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST - 1002E

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
118873 – 190015 USD

About this role

Summary

Oversee payroll functions and special projects for NYC Police Department.

Job title

Director, Payroll Programs & Special Projects

Experience level

managerial level

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

public safety

Location requirements

New York City, NY; remote work not specified

Salary

$119k–$190k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managementpayroll

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

payrollspecial projectsleave managementbenefits
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City