Job Description

Time and Leave Supervisor, HR Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students??? intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member???s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC???s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Human Resources Department at BMCC is seeking a highly proficient and detail-oriented Time and Leave Supervisor to oversee and manage the time and leave functions. This role requires expertise in Kronos, Excel, and payroll processes. The Time and Leave Supervisor will collaborate with University Payroll to ensure accurate and efficient time and leave management for all staff members. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring attendance records, processing leave requests, generating reports, and providing guidance on time and leave policies. Additionally, the Supervisor will handle the review and processing of all Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) applications.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview below and the position summary above, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Review and approve timesheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and university policies.
• Utilize Kronos timekeeping system to monitor and track staff attendance and work hours.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in time and attendance records.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Process and track various types of leaves, including vacation, sick, personal, and other approved leaves.
• Assist employees in understanding leave policies and procedures.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports related to time and leave management.
• Maintain employee time and leave balances, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Conduct time and leave orientation and training for new hires and supervisors.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to employees regarding time and leave inquiries.
• Manages, supervises, trains and evaluates assigned full-time and part-time.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

Bachelor???s degree and four years??? related experience required.

PREFERRED

• Four years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, accounting or finance.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HRIS, NYS/NYC payroll and time attendance systems, or similar (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Workday).
• Ability to analyze and apply time and attendance rules, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel regulations.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal wage and leave laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA).
• Strong proofreading, auditing, and critical analysis skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills for handling varied workloads and deadlines.
• High professional integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality in sensitive assignments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Dropbox, and other virtual collaboration tools.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and administers processes and policies regarding Human Resources.

• Advises employees and managers on Human Resources policies and guidelines; provides a high level of customer service in assisting members of the College community
• Supervises and administers one or more human resources programs such as recruiting, pay administration, employee orientation, employee benefits, data entry and recordkeeping, and performance appraisal/reappointment practices
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of CUNY rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies, and applies these to his/her areas of responsibility
• Investigates regarding sensitive employee issues or complaints
• Helps create innovative communications such as manuals, web pages, or employee meetings and provides these to the College community
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: HR Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is up to $52,267; commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

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Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service ???> Careers

CLOSING DATE

September 30, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28967

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC

About Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of 24 colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. BMCC is the borough’s first Community College and the largest college in CUNY, enrolling approximately 27,000 students in degree programs and 12,000 more students in continuing education programs. Students represent 155 countries around the world. BMCC students obtain associate degrees in 31 fields and are instructed by over 414 full-time dedicated faculty members who must maintain a portfolio of scholarship and research. To meet the needs of its students, the College offers courses and programs online, in offsite locations, in the evenings, and on weekends. BMCC is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research. Community College Week recently ranked the College fifth in the nation for the number of associates degrees awarded to underrepresented groups. It was also ranked #1 in awarding degrees to African-Americans in the Northeast; #2 for awarding associate degrees in business; and # 3 for awarding associate degrees in communications technology, by The U.S ... . Department of Education and the Institute of International Education. For more information about BMCC, please visit us at

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