Assistant Director Central Control Unit (Timekeeping/ Payroll) at Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Compensation

$117,122 – $146,403/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Added to Metaintro: Sep 24, 2026

Description

The Assistant Director, Central Control Unit (Timekeeping/Payroll) oversees MTA Bridges and Tunnels’ agency-wide payroll, timekeeping, leave and accrual administration, retirement and separation processing, payroll compliance, audits, and related operational activities for approximately 1,000 employees. The role leads Managers and CCU Analysts, supports Kronos Workforce Management implementation, manages special projects and stakeholder relationships, and assumes full leadership of the Central Control Unit in the Senior Director’s absence. The position is based at Randall’s Island, is eligible for one day of telework per week, and offers a salary range of $117,122 to $146,403.

Required Skills

Payroll administration
Timekeeping
Kronos WFM
PeopleSoft
Payroll audits
Leave administration
Collective bargaining

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Relations, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, timekeeping, workforce management, human resources operations, or a related administrative function
At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience leading professional staff
Experience administering complex payroll and timekeeping operations in a large unionized organization
Experience interpreting and applying Collective Bargaining Agreements, agency policies, and payroll regulations
Experience with PeopleSoft, FLOGS, or other enterprise payroll and human resources information systems
Experience managing payroll audits, leave administration, employee transfers, pay adjustments, overpayment recovery, and separation processing
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field
Experience with Kronos Workforce Management implementation, configuration, testing, or administration
Detailed knowledge of MTA Business Service Center, FLOGS, Roll Call, Kronos Workforce Management, PeopleSoft, CON Unit, facility, and Rules and Notices Memoranda policies and procedures
Translation Company Name: Metropolitan Transportation Authority