What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Academy Express?
Academy Bus, the largest privately owned and operated transportation company in the US is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team.
This position works out of our corporate headquarters in Hoboken, NJ and will enjoy free onsite private parking or easy access to public transportation.
As a Payroll Specialist at Academy, you will support all aspects of payroll processing and become a trusted partner and contact for our management teams and employees.
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Multi-tasker who works well under pressure and thrives in a fast paced environment
- Technically savvy and analytical
- Organized with attention to detail
- Recognizes opportunities for improvement and takes action
- Ability to work independently and collaborate on a team with a drive for results
- Understands the importance of being discreet and maintaining confidentiality
Core Responsibilities:
- Review and process weekly payroll
- Support time and attendance upload procedures
- Troubleshoot basic system issues
- Independently analyze payroll errors and related issues
- Produce custom payroll reports
- Provide internal customer service for management and employees
- Analyze processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and take action
- Actively engage with payroll team and leadership
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience or interest in internal customer service, book keeping, or payroll management
- Moderate experience working with Excel
- Experience working with Ultipro or other HRIS platform a plus, but not required
- Experience working with Cognos or other reporting platform a plus, but not required
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required
We offer a competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and a 401(k) and profit sharing plan.
Academy is an equal opportunity employer
