Payroll Time and Attendance Specialist

Job Description

The Payroll Time and Attendance Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely submission of employee time transactions in accordance with Wabtec policies and pay practices. Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in managing time transaction submissions to meet all payroll processing deadlines. Provides excellent customer service and works closely and collaboratively with HR and other cross-functional departments. The Time Partner will support process and technology improvements that result in efficiencies and increase precision across enterprise time and pay.

What do we want to know about you?

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s (preferred) with 4+ years of relevant experience in Time and Pay.

• Proficiency in workforce management applications such as UKG Pro WFM, ADP Workforce Manager, and Workday Time.

• Experience with Workday Payroll a plus.

• Ability to support WFM activities in a complex labor environment and comply with legislation.

• Experience working in a manufacturing and union environment.

• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.

• Ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.

What will your typical day look like?

• Ensure the day-to-day time management responsibilities are executed accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to timecard validation and approval, balancing WFM totals, exporting time data, importing time data into Workday, historical time corrections, payroll processing results approval, and internal & external audit requests.

• Conducts routine audits of time data, ensuring completeness of data for processing.

• Collaborates with the Pay team for off-cycle payments as a result of pay errors and termination pay.

• Manages HR Service Now tickets and emails for assigned groups, ensuring timely resolution.

• Completes reconciliations, corrections, root cause analysis, troubleshoots issues and problems.

• Provides support to Associate Time Partners for time validation & approval, balancing, data import to Workday, solving complex problems, and errors.

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders on projects with impacts beyond WFM based on knowledge of HR Systems, HR Analytics, Compensation, Finance, and Internal Audit.

• Looks for ways to improve processes and supports department operational and transformation initiatives.

• Demonstrates understanding of policies and calculations for all groups

• Ensures pay practices and pay policies comply with wage & hour laws, federal & state regulations, and company policies & procedures.

• Participates in various projects, which may include implementation, process improvement, and year-end activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

More information on the offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com ( .

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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