Payroll Timekeeper

This position is responsible for the weekly calculation of time and attendance cards ensuring 100% accuracy in the payroll processing of all associates. This position will ensure compliance with state and federal wage laws, as well as Company pay policies.

Qualifications

• This position is responsible for the weekly calculation of time and attendance cards ensuring 100% accuracy in the payroll processing of all associates. This position will ensure compliance with state and federal wage laws, as well as Company pay policies.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Aptitude to learn quickly.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with internal and external 
• contacts.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must have strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effective in a fast pasted, flexible, and changing environment and work well under pressure with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment, sharing information with  other team members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• High School Diploma/ GED or some college
• Amenable to 1 year contract

Additional Information

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Time Card Processing – Process weekly time cards in the KRONOS system to be interfaced into the Payroll Source system with special attention to exceptions. Ensure timecards are properly signed off by associate and associate’s line manager. Review historical data and when necessary make historical edits.

Tier I Support – Provide tier I customer service support and issue resolutions for associates calling in regarding time and attendance inquiries.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND GUIDANCE

Until the associate/contractor in this position becomes familiar with the systems, Federal and State Wage and Hour laws, and the enterprise policies and procedures, the Payroll Operations Manager will provide significant supervision to the associate/contractor. Once the associate/contractor becomes proficient in these areas, they will be expected to perform their daily responsibilities independently with a minimum of direct supervision. The associate/contractor will be expected to evaluate situations to determine when it is appropriate to involve the Payroll Operations Manager.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: 

The associate/contractor will be expected to articulate the correct recommendation as outlined by company policies and procedures or the wage and hour laws. Accurate communication to associates related to timekeeping matters is very important in preventing a negative impact to the company. It is critical for this associate/contractor to accurately determine when his/her line manager needs to be involved in a timekeeping-related matter. The efficiency of the Payroll Department and the sensitivity of the area require this accurate judgment