Payroll Clerk Office

First Student; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for their Springfield location. This full-time role involves managing payroll responsibilities, maintaining employee records, and providing clerical support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a mission-driven team focused on safety and service.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process new hire files and submit completed documentation.
• Calculate and input payroll accurately for drivers and staff.
• Monitor and verify overtime and standard hours.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Now Hiring : Payroll Clerk

Location : Springfield, MA

Schedule : Full-time | Monday–Friday

Pay : $27.50 per hour

First Student is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support our Springfield location. In this role, you'll assist the Contract Manager with day-to-day payroll responsibilities, maintain accurate employee records, and help ensure smooth clerical and accounting operations. This is a great opportunity for someone detail-oriented, organized, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Key Responsibilities :

Process new hire files and submit completed documentation for approval and regional processing

Calculate and input payroll accurately for drivers and staff

Track attendance for permanent part-time employees and maintain driver seniority records

Assist with benefits enrollment and clerical / accounting support

Monitor and verify overtime and standard hours to support cost management

Answer phones, handle mail, and maintain office supply inventory

Perform additional administrative duties as needed

Minimum Requirements :

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills :

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and 10-key data entry

Self-starter with leadership qualities

Previous payroll or administrative experience preferred

What We Offer :

Competitive hourly wage of $27.50

Full benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A supportive team environment focused on safety and service

Apply today and join First Student in making a difference in your community.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https : / / www.phila.gov / media / 20210423160847 / Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.