Payroll Director jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Pay Rate: $26 - $28 hour

Role Purpose:

This position is responsible for reviewing, processing and identifying all payroll controls, operating procedures and performance management indexes. Employee is responsible for facilitating and recommending solutions to problems relating to late processing of payroll documents resulting in incorrect payment of wages. Work is performed as a part of a quality assurance program within Payroll to ensure consistent accuracy at a high level when calculating and entering time into the Time/Attendance Systems and prepare adjustments for entry into the Payroll Processing System.

Employee has the responsibility and authority to review prospective employee data, analyze and evaluate employee pay records with the personnel/payroll systems. Reviews work for technical adequacy, compliance with policies and procedures and follow-up for corrective actions and problem solutions. Employee also serves as one of the primary point of contacts with offices raising issues relating to pay discrepancies. This position requires professional, technical, administrative, analytical and confidential work of a complex nature.

Core Competencies / Responsibilities

• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, checking/savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfer
• Poll electronic time clocks (DCS time software) and review the downloaded information for completeness and accuracy
• Process monthly union pension
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments
• Prepares special reports for senior management
• Maintains payroll and related records recording the accumulation and use of vacations, PTO, sick days, and miscellaneous leaves of absence
• Prepare requests for paycheck advances, and processing terminations
• Contact various department supervisors for any missed times
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintains historical records by scanning and filing documents
• Performs other duties and responsibilities or special projects as assigned or requested

Knowledge and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, project management, data analysis using manual and automated financial systems and quality assurance controls.
• Or, an equivalent combination of post high school education and a minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, project management, data analysis using manual and automated financial systems and quality assurance controls.

Additional Statements

Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. If applying for a safety sensitive position, it may require a physical examination.

Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.

Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.