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Assistant Commissioner of Payroll & Timekeeping

New York City, NY, usFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead payroll and timekeeping operations for FDNY's Fire, EMS, and civilian staff, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.

Role type

Senior management payroll and timekeeping director

Builds

Accurate compensation cycles and compliant timekeeping systems for a large municipal emergency response agency

Domain

Public sector / Municipal government / Emergency services

Required skills

Payroll operations management, Timekeeping system administration, Policy development, Internal controls design, Collective bargaining analysis, Audit readiness, Crisis management for payroll systems

Preferred skills

Expertise in CityTime or similar municipal systems, Experience with collective bargaining agreements

Responsibilities

Manage preparation, audit, and distribution of employee compensation; Manage agency timekeeping functions; Create and administer written policies and standard operating procedures; Establish internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy; Review and implement collective bargaining agreements; Provide expert guidance to leadership on payroll matters