Ops Support/Payroll Technician

Trans Dist Comm of Hampton Rds•Hampton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment. This position is classified as non-essential personnel.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED
1 year of experience in payroll, accounting or closely related work.
1 year of transit experience and/or equivalent experience and education required.
Possess a valid Driver's License.
Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential.
Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications: MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, HASTUS, Workday; proficient in HASTUS and Workday is required.
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.
Work requires operation of a computer.
Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.
Duties may require some seasonal overtime.
Work involves inflexible deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of the service area, routes and of types of equipment.
Considerable knowledge of HRT policies and procedures, rules and regulations affecting transit operation.
Knowledge of union contract provisions affecting operator’s hours, pay and benefits.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
Detail oriented.
Efficient in following routines & procedures.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely, to understand views and concerns of others, to solve operator problems and to take effective action.
Ability to enter, correct and retrieve data using spreadsheets and word-processing software.
Ability to use independent judgment and initiative in accordance with the accepted policies and procedures when faced with difficult or emergency situations.
Ability to work in HASTUS and Workday module with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of the Drug and Alcohol Policy and regulations.

Responsibilities

Maintains attendance and leave records; verifies and corrects leave and work hours data in HASTUS.
Maintains daily time and attendance records for operators; processes requests for sickness and absences; advises appropriate personnel of circumstances to be investigated.
Bi-weekly processing of the merge (operator payroll).
Verifies HASTUS time created to time transferred to Workday for accuracy.
Enters data into computerized databases.
Maintains attendance cards.
Checks and verifies operators’ hours.
Tracks operator vacation and personal time, sick leave, leave of absences and FMLA leave.
Maintains a knowledge of the bargaining unit contract and work rules.
Keeps the Manager of Bus Transportation informed of any problems through effective communication.
Maintain working relationship with Operators, Supervisors, and other personnel.
Performs a variety of specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of the department.
Prepares daily and special reports as required.
Organizes department files and manages records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.
Manages records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
Performs other duties as required.