Contact Payroll Assistant

Job Description

Contact Payroll Assistant | First Student

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at First Student, a leading provider of student transportation services dedicated to safely transporting over 5 million students and passengers daily across its family of brands. The Contact Payroll Assistant plays a vital part in the company’s operational efficiency by supporting the Contact Manager in all daily payroll functions. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate employee compensation, managing essential administrative tasks, and contributing to the smooth running of the location’s operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Contact Manager
• Mission: Ensure accurate payroll processing and support essential HR and accounting tasks for employees.
• Tech Stack: 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Employee Records: Process new employee files and records for manager approval, then forward paperwork to the regional accounting office.
• Payroll Processing: Accurately calculate driver and staff payroll, inputting all information into the computer for processing.
• Record Keeping: Maintain precise attendance records for permanent part-time employees and manage the driver seniority list.
• Overtime Tracking: Assist the Contract Manager in closely tracking overtime to help reduce or eliminate unnecessary hours.
• Office Administration: Handle incoming calls, respond to customer inquiries, manage mail distribution, prepare packages, and oversee office supply inventory.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting administrative functions and data entry, including the ability to perform payroll-related calculations.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, proficiency with 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with strong time management and multitasking abilities.