Union Payroll Lead — Compliance & Team Coach

Metra; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra is seeking a Payroll Clerk Lead in Chicago to manage payroll requests, supervise clerks, and ensure accurate processing for six Financial Affairs groups. This union role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong Excel/Word skills.

Reporting to the Director, Payroll, you will handle audits, respond to inquiries, maintain attendance records, and support auditors. This position offers varied responsibilities and requires confidentiality and timely payroll services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of payroll related work experience in a combined Contract and Non-contract environment.
• Must have completed the Financial Affairs Skills Assessment (FASA) prior to interviewing.
• Knowledge of payroll policies and practices.
• Working knowledge of union contracts.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting and government regulations related to payroll and tax liabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under deadlines and time constraints within a fast paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Review and distribute all internal and external requests from employees, vendors, partners, and other entities.
• Answer incoming general calls to the department and forward to appropriate personnel.
• Provide first level payroll help desk support or forward unresolved items to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain department attendance files and time-off requests.
• Lead, train, and coordinate work of Payroll Clerks.
• Assist in researching, communicating with, and preparing responses to auditor requests.
• Participate in ongoing duties to meet department needs.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Metra is seeking a Payroll Clerk Lead in Chicago to manage payroll requests, supervise clerks, and ensure accurate processing for six Financial Affairs groups. This union role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong Excel/Word skills.

Reporting to the Director, Payroll, you will handle audits, respond to inquiries, maintain attendance records, and support auditors. This position offers varied responsibilities and requires confidentiality and timely payroll services.