Engineering Payroll Specialist

Description

Job Title: Engineering Payroll Specialist

Department: Engineering

MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road

Primary Location(s): Hillside Support Facility

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $45.746747 (See Wage Progression Chart)

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Non
- Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman (BRS-241)

Closing Date (if applicable): Open Until Filled

Shift (if applicable): Day

Telework Eligible:No

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

Responsible for providing administrative support to the operating sections of the Engineering Department. Responsible for ensuring administrative activities are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance with assigned sections, contractual labor agreements, and to ensure consistent application of such as it relates to all payroll related matters. Responsible for coordinating all administrative activities with the clerical staff.

• Coordinating the preparation of the disciplines (Signal, Comm, Track, Structures, Facilities, GCM, Power) weekly payroll. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing data entry and applying appropriate work rules when necessary.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration. An additional four years of demonstrated directly related equivalent administration experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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 and understanding of payroll procedures and systems.
• Must be self-motivated 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 skills.

• Prior supervisory experience.
• Experience working with various Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Knowledge of the Engineering department’s organizational structure, administrative practices, and union work rules related to payroll.
• Knowledge and understanding of labor agreements, company and departmental policies, procedures and goals.

80% - $36.597398 1st 365 Calendar Days

90% - $41.172072 2nd 365 Calendar Days

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