Payroll Coordinator & Kronos Specialist

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Payroll/Payments analyst to manage daily data for the Exception Payroll System for BLE and UTU employees. You will approve claims, maintain records, and ensure contractual rules are applied per collective bargaining agreements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in Operations or Payroll, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/TASC required.
• Minimum three years related experience in Operations or Payroll.
• Strong multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Payroll/Denial systems on PC.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and approve payments for crew and timecards.
• Interpret reports from Dispatching and Absence Control for payroll.
• Run and audit Kronos payroll reports daily/weekly.
• Process claims and denials within union agreement time limits.
• Collaborate with Payroll personnel to meet payment deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Kronos

TEAMS

PeopleSoft

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Payroll/Payments analyst to manage daily data for the Exception Payroll System for BLE and UTU employees. You will approve claims, maintain records, and ensure contractual rules are applied per collective bargaining agreements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in Operations or Payroll, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.