Detail-Oriented Payroll Specialist

Transdev North America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America in Boston, MA is hiring a Payroll Administrator. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for administering and processing payroll activities, maintaining employee payroll records, supporting workforce administration functions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations for hourly and salaried employees.

We are seeking a highly organized professional with exceptional attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, or related experience.
• Experience processing payroll and maintaining confidential employee records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong data entry, mathematical, and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and in accordance with company policies and payroll deadlines.
• Review, audit, and enter employee timekeeping records, attendance, overtime, vacation, sick leave, and other payroll-related data.
• Maintain employee payroll records and personnel files while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Process new hire, transfer, status change, and termination documentation and coordinate with Human Resources and Regional Payroll teams.
• Verify payroll calculations including earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Assist in tracking attendance and scheduling information for hourly and part-time employees.
• Support managers in monitoring overtime trends and identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary labor costs.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with fare reconciliation, cash handling, deposits, and other accounting-related functions as required.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour regulations, union agreements (if applicable), and company payroll policies.
• Maintain payroll documentation for audits and reporting purposes.
• Provide administrative support to the General Manager and leadership team as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos

UKG

ADP

Paycom

Job description

Transdev North America in Boston, MA is hiring a Payroll Administrator. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for administering and processing payroll activities, maintaining employee payroll records, supporting workforce administration functions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations for hourly and salaried employees.

We are seeking a highly organized professional with exceptional attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to