Time Administrator

About the position

The Time Administrator position is a member of the Time Administration team and works to ensure the timely processing of Time for large populations of salaried exempt/non-exempt and hourly employees primarily utilizing Workday and Workforce Software. The successful candidate must be someone who is self-motivated and works independently with little work direction, works to produce high quality error-free work, is flexible and quickly adapts to changing priorities, uses independent judgment and decision-making skills, multi tasks, and demonstrates interpersonal skills in a professional demeanor. This position also requires the ability to discreetly and routinely handle confidential information. Business knowledge and/or experience working with or within Chevron systems are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Functions as a knowledgeable resource on timekeeping policy and procedures.
  • Primary point of contact for employees and managers questions with regards to timekeeping policies and guidelines.
  • Provides detailed counsel on routine as well as complex time coding and pay situations.
  • Consults on timekeeping policy as it relates to company policy.
  • Investigates and solves various problems involving incorrect checks.
  • Collects, balances and audits accuracy of payroll input data.
  • Runs time reports.
  • Performs pre/post pay close audits and make necessary corrections to timesheets to align with company policy.
  • Advises supervisors and timekeepers where improper coding has been used.
  • Trains and educates supervisors on proper timekeeping coding, procedures, and practices to ensure highest payroll quality.
  • Coordinates with various departments (Corp. Payroll, Disability Management Group, etc.) to resolve employee time/pay issues and tracking status of disability cases as required.
  • Manages short term employee disability time coding.
  • Administrator and primary contact for Comp-time database.
  • Provide administrative and other support to HR team as required.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with Workday and Workforce Software for time & pay.
  • Familiarity with state and federal wage and hour law and regulations.
  • Intermediate/advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and contribute as a team player.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all levels of employees and managers.
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to multitask and produce high quality output with minimal errors in appropriate timeframes.
  • Demonstrated trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • At least 2 years of experience in similar positions.
  • One year experience in a refinery or related industrial environment.
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