Transit Payroll Coordinator & Kronos Specialist

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – LIRR is seeking a Payroll Coordinator stationed at Jamaica, NY to support daily payments in the Exception Payroll System for BLE and UTU employees. Responsibilities include data accumulation, claim evaluation, and applying contractual rules from bargaining agreements.

You will review crew timecards, run payroll reports in Kronos, and coordinate with the Payroll Department to meet payment deadlines.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized organization.
Minimum of three years related experience in either Operations or Payroll.
Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in PC programs for Payroll and Denial Systems.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze and approve payments for the Crew Board and timecards for operating and non-operating employees.
Evaluate and interpret reports from Crew Dispatching and Absence Control Section for the Exception Payroll System.
Run and audit daily/weekly payroll reports from Kronos to ensure payroll accuracy.
Process claims and issue denials within time limits provided in union agreements for Train, Engine Service and Non-operating employees.
Work with Payroll Department personnel to meet payroll and claim payment time limits.