Timekeeping and Payroll Project Specialist

About Transdev:Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.
Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming. https://www.transdevna.com
 
Overview of Position:
The Transdev Business Solutions Team is a diverse cross-functional team of IT, Transit Operations, and Administrative Support professionals. The team designs, develops, implements, supports, and optimizes the commercial and proprietary business technology solutions at Transdev.  Focused on innovation and customer service, Business Solutions Staff support the platforms and users that drive continued improvement in Transdev’s operations.  
 
Reporting to the Director of Business Solutions, this fully remote position plays a vital role in supporting the Transdev timekeeping solution. This position requires strong technical skills, good communication, attention to detail, curiosity, and coachability. 
 
Salary Range:70.000-80,000 annually

Key Responsibilities:
 
Conduct the analysis, verification, development, and implementation of payroll rule changes for existing contracts to ensure accurate payroll calculation. 
Ensure that the timekeeping system is correctly calculating and is compliant with system policies, applicable laws, and contractual bargaining agreements.
Collaborate with Business Solutions staff and other departments on required changes to contract rules. 
Review, write, test, validate, and support payroll and accrual rules in the timekeeping system.
Troubleshoot issues related to the time keeping system and resolve concerns as well as recommend necessary fixes.
Coordinate, monitor and manage the maintenance of the timekeeping system to ensure as close to 100% up time as possible. 
Work with Business Solutions and other staff to develop SOP’s, documentation and best practices for time management.
Provide training and assistance to locations with new management staff utilizing Transdev’s timekeeping system.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required. 
 
Qualifications:
At least five years of experience with payroll processing and analysis.
At least three years of experience writing, programming and supporting payroll rules in ADP E-Time or similar system.
Strong analytic and quantitative skills.
Detail oriented with a strong attention to detail.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
A collaborator with excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion and judgement.
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent) <10%.
 

Previous experience with Transdev VDS is highly valued, but not required

 
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Drug testing and background check.
Testing related to job requirements.
 
Physical Requirements:
This position is a hybrid role based in our Lombard, Illinois office.  
Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
 
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
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