People Pay Administrator

Transdev North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Transdev Alternative Services (TAS) in Phoenix is seeking a People & Pay Administrator to support payroll processing, address employee pay inquiries, and ensure multi-state wage and hour compliance in a fast‑paced, on‑site environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with HR and Operations, with 2–4 years payroll experience preferred. Benefits include vacation, sick days, holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll or HR/payroll administration experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state wage and hour laws.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google platform, and payroll/timekeeping software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Administration: process daily payroll tasks and reconcile timecards.
• Compliance & Controls: ensure payroll follows wage requirements and assist audits.
• People Operations Support: assist with onboarding/offboarding related to payroll/timekeeping.
• Administrative Duties: maintain payroll documentation and update records.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll administration

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-state payroll

HRIS familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Payroll software

Job description

Position Overview

At Transdev Alternative Services (TAS), we support autonomous vehicle operations across multiple U.S. markets with a strong foundation of safety, accuracy, and operational excellence. Our People Operations and Payroll functions play a critical role in delivering a consistent and positive employee experience. We are committed to upholding high standards of professionalism, integrity, and compliance while fostering a workplace rooted in collaboration and respect. We are currently seeking a People & Pay Administrator to join our Phoenix-based team. This in‑office role is essential in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, supporting employees with pay‑related questions, and maintaining compliance with multi‑state wage and hour requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a customer service mindset, and a solid understanding of payroll administration in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of one (1) week
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Administration
  • Process daily payroll tasks to support accurate and timely pay cycles.
  • Review, audit, and reconcile employee timecards for compliance and accuracy.
  • Prepare and validate payroll files prior to submission.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay inquiries, and system errors.
  • Process manual checks, corrections, and adjustments as needed.
  • Partner with HR and Operations to ensure all employee changes (new hires, terminations, pay changes, leaves) are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
• Compliance & Controls
  • Maintain working knowledge of multi‑state payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies.
  • Ensure payroll processes follow federal, state, and local wage requirements.
  • Support internal audits and help ensure payroll documentation meets compliance and retention standards.
• People Operations Support
  • Provide excellent service to employees and managers regarding payroll‑related questions.
  • Assist with onboarding/offboarding tasks related to payroll and timekeeping.
  • Collaborate on process improvements to streamline payroll workflows and accuracy.
• Administrative Duties
  • Maintain organized payroll documentation and records.
  • Update employee information in payroll and HR systems.
  • Support special projects, audits, and reporting needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll or HR/payroll administration experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws (multi‑state experience preferred).
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google platform, and payroll/timekeeping software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Experience in high‑volume or multi‑state payroll environments.
• Familiarity with HRIS or ERP platforms.
• CPP or FPC certification (or working toward one).

Work Environment

• This role is 100% on‑site in our Phoenix location.
• Work schedule: Hours and days will be assigned based on business needs; flexibility is required to meet deadlines and support payroll operations.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Drug‑Free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Equality and Antidiscrimination

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, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.