Engineering Payroll Specialist - Queens, United States - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Verified Company

Queens, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description

Title:
Engineering Payroll Specialist

Department:
Engineering

Post Date: 05/24/2024

Close Date: 06/07/2024

Hay Point Evaluation:
N/A

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $39.86* (See Wage Progression Chart)

Position Classification:
Non-Safety Sensitive

Location:
Queens

Reports To:
Assistant Manager Planning & Operational Support

Union Affiliation Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman (BRS-241)

Summary:

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Complete Personnel Action Reports (PARs), update CTAMS, as well as MAXIMO/SMARTFORCE, Micro Computer Report, databases etc.
Ensure all employee schedules and job code changes are updated due to Departmental Awards, Bids and Bumps and BRS Rotations.
Review, research and resolve all payroll related discrepancies. Ensure reversals, Adjustments, Jury Duty claims, and Rule 68 violations are handled in a timely fashion. Handle and process all compensated and calendar day wage progressions.
Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. Lead by Example.
Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
Assist management with administrative activities within Engineering's operating departments.
Handle all other assignments at the direction of Management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
Must possess a minimum of two (2) years recent, related administrative experience in an operations or production environment.
Must possess prior payroll experience, preferably with craft/union employees, and experience working with payroll systems (i.e., Kronos)
Must possess knowledge of the Engineering department's organizational structure, administrative practices, and union work rules related to payroll.
Must possess knowledge and understanding of payroll procedures and systems, labor agreements, company and departmental policies, procedures and

- goals.

Must be selfmotivated and possess superior administrative, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be proactive in identifying potential issues/problems.
Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Must possess proficient computer.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior supervisory experience.
Experience working with various Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Wage Progression:

80% - $31.89 1st 365 Calendar Days

90% - $35.88 2nd 365 Calendar Days

100% - $39.86 After 730 Calendar Days

Other Information:

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.