Payroll Examiner 1, Full-time, Permanent

Payroll Examiner 1,

Full-time, Permanent Category:

Classified

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Department:

Human Resources

Locations:

Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted:

May 4, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 1597

Salary Type:

Annually Position 

ID:

200119

About Empire State University:

Founded in 1971 as the innovative campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. We have decades of experience providing educational access through online teaching and learning, individualized instruction, mentoring, and prior learning assessment. We build on our students' experiences to promote their growth and drive upward mobility and economic development in New York state and beyond. SUNY Empire's 105,000 alumni are teachers, nurses, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities and their fields. Visit www.sunyempire.edu and follow us on social media SUNY Empire is committed to creating a multicultural, inclusive academic and work environment. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that having diverse faculty and staff is critical to academic excellence and prepares students to live and work in an increasingly global world.

Job Description:

The Payroll Examiner 1 works in the Office of Human Resources, performing the full range of payroll processing tasks and activities. In order to maintain a welcoming environment for prospective students, students, community members, and visiting university staff, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Process tax forms, direct deposits, deductions and miscellaneous payments Review and process time records for temporary hourly and college work study employees Review and update leave accruals for adjunct faculty Assist in processing salary transactions for adjunct faculty Respond to request for employment verifications Run payroll queries and reports Provide excellent customer service, including telephone, e-mail or in person inquiries Actively participate in university activities

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be reachable for appointment from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list for the title; OR Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in this title and eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law;

Work Hours:

Monday

• Friday
• 8:30am
• 4:30pm

Work Address:

2

Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY Additional Information:

Salary:

SG-12 $50,425

• $61,548 Empire State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.