People Pay Administrator
About The Position
At Transdev Alternative Services (TAS), we support autonomous vehicle operations across multiple U.S. markets with a strong foundation of safety, accuracy, and operational excellence. Our People Operations and Payroll functions play a critical role in delivering a consistent and positive employee experience. We are committed to upholding high standards of professionalism, integrity, and compliance while fostering a workplace rooted in collaboration and respect. We are currently seeking a People & Pay Administrator to join our Phoenix-based team. This in-office role is essential in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, supporting employees with pay-related questions, and maintaining compliance with multi-state wage and hour requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a customer service mindset, and a solid understanding of payroll administration in a fast-paced operational environment.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of payroll or HR/payroll administration experience.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and timekeeping systems.
- Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws (multi-state experience preferred).
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google platform and payroll/timekeeping software.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume or multi-state payroll environments.
- Familiarity with HRIS or ERP platforms.
- CPP or FPC certification (or working toward one) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Process daily payroll tasks to support accurate and timely pay cycles.
- Review, audit, and reconcile employee timecards for compliance and accuracy.
- Prepare and validate payroll files prior to submission.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay inquiries, and system errors.
- Process manual checks, corrections, and adjustments as needed.
- Partner with HR and Operations to ensure all employee changes (new hires, terminations, pay changes, leaves) are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
- Maintain working knowledge of multi-state payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies.
- Ensure payroll processes follow federal, state, and local wage requirements, including overtime, premium pay, meal/rest regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Support internal audits and help ensure payroll documentation meets compliance and retention standards.
- Provide excellent service to employees and managers regarding payroll-related questions.
- Assist with onboarding/offboarding tasks related to payroll and timekeeping.
- Collaborate on process improvements to streamline payroll workflows and accuracy.
- Maintain organized payroll documentation and records.
- Update employee information in payroll and HR systems.
- Support special projects, audits, and reporting needs.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vacation: minimum of one (1) week
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 6 days
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
