- Prepares and enter payroll information for processing in payroll system.
- Reviews and audits automated time collection reports submitted by field locations.
- Prepares data files to be loaded into Oracle for processing.
- Ensures accuracy and compliance with Authority rules and guidelines.
- Processes time capture data submitted by the field.
- Reviews/audits automated time collection reports submitted by field, prior to processing, to ensure accurate data files will be loaded into Payroll Management Systems (MS).
- 2Maintains Oracle's union employee master job qualification data for wage progression. Analyzes wage progression results for accuracy.
- Develops and tests solutions for wage progression problems in Payroll MS support instances.
- Migrates resolution from support instance to production.
- Researches and resolves miscellaneous time and deduction requests from CTA business units, such as labor disputes, back-pay calculations, etc.
- Distributes confidential payroll reports to various CTA business units.
- Collects, verifies and processes union employee job qualifications with information obtained from various training centers to ensure compliance.
- Troubleshoots and tests various payroll issues.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Ensuring accurate data is loaded into Oracle for processing.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, plus one (1) year of payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
- Experience with latest HR/Payroll MS versions (11i and higher) preferred.
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
- Working knowledge of standard payroll processes and applicable local, federal, and bargaining union contract terms related to payroll and taxation.
- Working knowledge of the practices and principles in Payroll, controls, and balancing of Payroll.
- Working knowledge of basic arithmetic, including decimals, fractions and percentages.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations on employee compensation and benefit programs.
- Intermediate computer skills with standard and payroll specific software, i.e. Microsoft Work, Oracle.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, report, and effectively presents research findings.
- Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions to system and programming problems.
- Ability to understand and interpret the employee benefit and payroll system policies, ordinances, and contracts.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the Human Resources department.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to manipulate and organize computer-based data and prepare reports.
- Ability to process large volumes of data and information both timely and accurately. Attention to detail.
- General office environment.
- Standard office equipment.
- Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel). Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
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Payroll Specialist - Chicago, United States - Chicago Transit Authority
Description
DescriptionSALARY
$65,570.66
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, provides administrative support in the processing and review of payroll processes. Reviews various payroll data for accuracy prior to payroll processing and resolves payroll issues. Processes time capture data submitted by the field and assists department with software and application testing.
QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
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CHALLENGES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA. Primary Location: USA-Illinois-ChicagoJob: Accounting/FinanceJob Posting: Apr 19, 2024, 3:34:29 PMPosition Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)
