Payroll Clerk - 90335428 - Philadelphia

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: : Incumbent performs all functions required to process payroll in the Kronos system, for the Assistant Superintendent North, SE Division area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be proficient in MS office suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and Kronos payroll system.
• Must be able to maintain confidential matters.
• Incumbent performs all functions required to process payroll in the Kronos system, for the Assistant Superintendent North, SE Division area of responsibility.
• Must comply with Amtrak’s Standards of Excellence, Safety Rules, national Attendance Policy for Agreement Covered Employees, in addition to all other Amtrak policies and procedures.
• Respond to written, email, and oral communications concerning employee payroll requests.
• Knowledge of TCU contract for verification of employee entitlements is required. Maintain logs (sick, vacation, etc.) for all agreement employees.
• Must be able to work in high pressure environment while meeting time constraints.
• Maintain employee vacation Outlook calendars, receive, and prepare all vacation/personal day requests for approval by management prior to processing.
• Must complete authorization for destruction of records in accordance with records management policy, and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for research and correction of payroll issues in a timely fashion. Must assist employees with direct deposit and tax forms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully pass a Microsoft Word and Excel test.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Self-motivated and have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Satisfactory work record, strong verbal communication skills, strong command of English language and ability to communicate well with all field personnel, levels of management and outside agencies

The hourly range is $ 24.26-$32.35 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings Here.

Requisition ID:158679
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Customer Service
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:None

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any start or local statue, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.