Payroll Clerk

First Student•Glenwood, IL

About The Position

The Payroll Clerk assists the Location Manager with daily payroll operations and handles new employee profiles, payroll, benefits enrollment, and other clerical and accounting functions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is up to $27 per hour, depending on experience and CDL licensure. The role is based in an office and school bus yard, with possible on-the-road duties. The incumbent must be able to move around the office and between floors, use standard office equipment, access filing systems and cabinets, and communicate effectively in person and by telephone. English proficiency is required for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work as a self-starter.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Computer literacy, including 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
English proficiency.
Ability to move about the office and between floors, use standard office equipment, access filing systems and cabinets, and communicate effectively in person or by telephone.

Responsibilities

Process new employee files and records and submit them to the Contract Manager for approval; send approved paperwork to the regional accounting office.
Calculate driver and staff payroll and enter payroll information into the computer for processing.
Accurately track attendance for permanent part-time employees.
Maintain an accurate driver seniority list.
Answer the telephone and respond to customer inquiries.
Distribute mail, prepare overnight packages, and maintain stamps and other mailing supplies.
Order office supplies for the location and maintain inventory.
Assist the Contract Manager in tracking overtime to reduce or eliminate unnecessary or additional punch hours.
Verify standard hours to reduce additional driver hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.