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Executive Director, Compensation and Benefits
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
Posted on
07/31/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
Human Resources Division/Civ.
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Job Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Division the department is seeking a detail-orientated and experienced individual to oversee auditing of various human resources and payroll transactions.
The Executive Director will play a key role in conducting employee separation audits, processing time and leave transactions, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data across multiple human resources and payroll systems. In this role, the selected candidate will support the timely and accurate resolution of audit findings, system updates, and employee inquiries in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and departmental standards.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct time balance audits for separating employees and military personnel to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Process and update NYCAPS transactions, including the submission of system tickets as required to resolve discrepancies or processing issues.
- Review and implement DP-2001 submissions and process manual leave adjustment transactions in City Time in accordance with governing guidelines.
- Generate and analyze system reports in CHRMS, NYCAPS, and other applicable systems to support auditing and reconciliation activities.
- Research and resolve time and leave discrepancies.
- Ensure all activities are performed in full compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
- Perform related duties as assigned or as necessary to support operations
- Manage a large payroll staff working on the following:
- Annuity, Welfare and Legal Payments: Reports are generated via the Welfare Benefits and Annuity System (WBAS) and payments are contingent on reviewing Payroll Management System
Responding to questions from the unions.
- Civilian Salary and Longevity: Working closing with OPA processing the collective bargaining increases, including the additions to gross within the prescribed time. Preparing Radio Bonus
Working closely with the Overpayment unit. Responding to written and telephone inquiries,
- Check Distribution: working closely with the Leaves unit and the Overpayment unit to ensure checks are released. Pulling checks from old commands to new command. Ensure only
- Personnel Data works to ensure check distribution is manned, checks are picked up, social conditions changes are processed and processes the City Waiver taxes.
- Uniformed Personnel: ensures new recruits are entered into Payroll in a timely manner, processes annual steps, longevity differentials and night shift differential payments and processes
- Taxable Fringe: annual calculation of departmental vehicle usage for taxable fringe to affect personnel for inclusion in W-2.
TO APPLY:
Click the Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #785160
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT - 10001
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing, and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or
2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work.
Preferred Skills
- A leader who spearheads team development and fosters a culture of high performance - Possesses a 'get-it-done' mindset with a proven track record of quick execution. - Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines. - Proficiency in Microsoft applications. - Familiarity with New York City databases (PMS, CHRMS, NYCAPS, Pi). - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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.
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Job ID
789080
Posted until
08/25/2026
Title code
10001
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Executive Director, Compensation and Benefits
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M3
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Police Plaza, N.Y.
- Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including program design
- Proficiency in compensation benchmarking tools such as Radford, Mercer, or Willis Towers Watson
- Experience managing executive compensation, equity programs, or long-term incentive plans
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork
- Advanced Excel and HRIS platform skills, including Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
Tips for Your Compensation Director Job Search
Quantify your compensation program outcomes
Hiring managers want numbers, not narratives. List the employee populations your pay structures covered, cost savings from market repricing projects, and retention improvements tied to your compensation redesigns. Vague claims about program ownership won't move you past the screener.
Get certified before your next application
The Certified Compensation Professional credential from WorldatWork signals technical fluency to most HR leadership teams. If you're targeting executive compensation roles, the Certified Executive Compensation Professional credential carries weight with boards and compensation committees.
Target openings by pay philosophy, not just title
Some organizations are rebuilding pay equity frameworks from scratch, others are adding equity compensation for the first time. Matching your background to the specific problem a company is solving, not just the job title, makes your cover letter and interview answers far more precise.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a compensation philosophy presentation
Late-stage interviews for director-level roles almost always include a case study or whiteboard exercise on pay band design or market benchmarking methodology. Review your past job pricing work and be ready to walk a panel through your analytical framework, not just the outcome.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base salary alone
When you receive an offer, anchor your counteroffer to the full package: base, short-term incentives, long-term equity, and benefits. Directors who can articulate the value of each component signal the same financial fluency the role itself demands.
Compensation Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation directors?
The companies hiring the most compensation directors right now include IDEA Public Schools, Ability Builders Consulting, and FirstService Residential, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large employers in financial services, technology, and healthcare tend to maintain standing demand for this role.
How many compensation director jobs are remote?
About 67% of compensation director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting strong employer comfort with distributed HR leadership. Executive compensation and equity administration roles tend to carry the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements, while roles tied closely to frontline workforce pay analysis are more often on-site.
How do you become a compensation director?
Most compensation directors begin in HR generalist or analyst roles before specializing in rewards. Building deep experience in job architecture, salary survey participation, and incentive plan design is essential. Moving into a compensation manager role and earning the Certified Compensation Professional credential typically precedes a director appointment. Exposure to executive pay or global compensation accelerates the path further.
Can you get hired as a compensation director without direct director experience?
Yes, candidates who have functionally led compensation programs as a senior manager or principal analyst are regularly hired into director titles, particularly at mid-size companies building out their rewards function for the first time. Demonstrating that you owned program design decisions, not just supported them, is what closes the gap between your title and the role you're targeting.
What does the compensation director interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial call with a recruiter is followed by a structured interview with the CHRO or VP of total rewards, then a technical exercise covering job evaluation methodology or pay equity analysis. Final rounds often include a panel with finance leadership or a compensation committee member, particularly when executive pay is in scope.
Where can I find and apply to compensation director jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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