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Payroll Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, or human resources. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting both STEM OPT extensions and H-1B visa sponsorship. Employers in this field routinely hire international candidates and are familiar with OPT work authorization requirements.
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Provide administrative support to faculty and staff at NYU’s Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) with a focus on payroll, operations, and grants management. Create and analyze data and make recommendations for improving operational effectiveness. Manage the appointment process for all personnel working on research projects, including student workers, research staff, and temporary workers. Onboard new personnel and manage the reappointment process. Conceptualize and create manuals and brochures for department procedures concerning hiring, payroll operations, and personnel management. Manage faculty effort on research projects, including summer salary and course releases. Coordinate with Steinhardt HR and Central HR to support additional personnel-related processes, like visa applications, terminations and resignations, and effort reporting. Support everyday operations for IHDSC core team and research staff, manage requests related to space, facilities, and supplies, and support with event management and catering. Provide personnel-related and other support for pre-award and post-award grants management. Take the lead on training Project Coordinators, ensuring that they are up-to-date on institutional policies. This is a one year fixed-term role with reappointment contingent upon the availability and continuation of funding.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Required Experience:
2+ years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, including managing administrative services/processes and budgets.
Preferred Experience:
2+ years Experience in a professional setting preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to equity and excellence.
- Demonstrated use of business application software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google suite.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and execute complex policies, procedures and processes.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Must be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
Provide administrative support to faculty and staff at NYU’s Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) with a focus on payroll, operations, and grants management. Create and analyze data and make recommendations for improving operational effectiveness. Manage the appointment process for all personnel working on research projects, including student workers, research staff, and temporary workers. Onboard new personnel and manage the reappointment process. Conceptualize and create manuals and brochures for department procedures concerning hiring, payroll operations, and personnel management. Manage faculty effort on research projects, including summer salary and course releases. Coordinate with Steinhardt HR and Central HR to support additional personnel-related processes, like visa applications, terminations and resignations, and effort reporting. Support everyday operations for IHDSC core team and research staff, manage requests related to space, facilities, and supplies, and support with event management and catering. Provide personnel-related and other support for pre-award and post-award grants management. Take the lead on training Project Coordinators, ensuring that they are up-to-date on institutional policies. This is a one year fixed-term role with reappointment contingent upon the availability and continuation of funding.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Required Experience:
2+ years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, including managing administrative services/processes and budgets.
Preferred Experience:
2+ years Experience in a professional setting preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to equity and excellence.
- Demonstrated use of business application software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google suite.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and execute complex policies, procedures and processes.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Must be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Target employers with established payroll departments
Large companies with dedicated payroll teams are more likely to have HR infrastructure that understands OPT authorization. Mid-to-large employers in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing hire payroll analysts regularly and are familiar with work authorization paperwork.
Highlight your payroll software proficiency
Employers sponsoring OPT candidates want to minimize onboarding risk. Listing specific systems like Workday, ADP, or Ceridian on your resume signals immediate productivity and reduces hesitation about the administrative steps involved in hiring an international candidate.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Payroll Analyst roles under accounting or information systems degree programs often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming eligibility before interviews lets you tell employers you have up to three years of work authorization without H-1B visa sponsorship.
Address OPT authorization proactively in applications
Many payroll employers screen out candidates they assume require immediate visa sponsorship. Clarifying that OPT is employer-authorized work, not a sponsored visa, removes a common objection early and keeps your application moving through the hiring process.
Pursue certifications that signal long-term commitment
The Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional credential demonstrates professional investment in the field. For OPT candidates, certifications also strengthen future H-1B petitions by supporting the specialty occupation argument for payroll roles.
Focus your search on companies already filing H-1B petitions
Employers who have previously sponsored H-1B workers for payroll or finance roles are more likely to extend that support to OPT candidates. Use Migrate Mate to find payroll analyst openings at companies with a documented history of sponsoring international professionals.
Payroll Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Payroll Analyst positions typically qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field. The key factor is whether the job description specifies a degree requirement in a particular discipline. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field are less likely to qualify. Review the job posting carefully before applying.
Can I work as a Payroll Analyst on STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as accounting information systems, management information systems, or applied mathematics, your Payroll Analyst role may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Standard accounting degrees are not always STEM-designated, so confirm your specific program's classification with your DSO before assuming STEM eligibility.
How do I find Payroll Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Browsing Payroll Analyst roles on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already indicated willingness to work with OPT authorization, saving you from applying to companies that will screen you out at the authorization question.
What should I say when a Payroll Analyst employer asks about my visa status?
Be direct and clear. Explain that you hold F-1 OPT authorization, which allows you to work full time for any employer in a role related to your degree for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension. Emphasize that OPT does not require the employer to file any petition upfront, distinguishing it from H-1B sponsorship, which involves USCIS filing fees and lottery selection.
What happens to my Payroll Analyst job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and your OPT EAD is still valid on April 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. This allows you to continue working as a Payroll Analyst without interruption while USCIS processes the petition. Confirm the timing with your DSO well before your EAD expiration date.