Senior Operations Analyst Payroll

Job Title : Senior Operations Analyst - Payroll (Represented) Dept/Div: Finance/Business Service Center Supervisor: Manager Payroll Location: 333 West 34th Street Hours of Work: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (8 hours/day) Important Notice Please note that this position is only open to MTA employees. *This position is represented by the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Summary The purpose of this position is to administer activities and process transactions for the Payroll area. Responsibilities Mentor, coach, and support other team members as appropriate Manage individual assignments and expectations. Assist with prioritizing team assignments Integrate across teams to document, research, and resolve intermediate issues and errors as assigned Develop and update operating procedures and training materials as needed Maintain a more complex level of process, functional, and technical knowledge and participate in training to continue to develop such knowledge Gather,validate,and maintain data and other transaction inputs Gather forms and track the status ofassignments Enter transactions in PeopleSoft and the service request managementtool Retrieve, index, and review scanned documents and forms Provide satisfactory customer service by receiving, analyzing,researching,and seeking a resolution to more complexinquiries Understand when to resolve or escalate to asupervisor Perform/support cyclical processing and period-end activities Complete assignments as delegated by theSupervisor Comply with MTA and BSC policies,practices,and procedures Understand the MTA and BSC vision, including how individual responsibilities fit into the long-term strategies Ensure that all assignments are completed with the highest quality and within agreed-upon Service Level Agreement guidelines and Key Performance Indicator targets Adhere to the teambudget Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives as assigned Participate in user groups as necessary Identify, document, and review input to the knowledge managementtool Qualifications Required: Possess specific work experience in the Payroll area and/or experience in Financeprocessing Ability to work with, train, and coach other team members Working knowledge and use of PeopleSoft or related database software Ability to process requests consistently with supervision Ability to prioritize problems and promptly resolve or elevate when necessary Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the BSC at all levels within and outside the organization Strong time management skills and the ability to manage individualassignments Strong attention to detail Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality Preferred: Understanding of MTA Finance policies and procedures Familiarity with performance metrics and the ability to meet identifiedtargets Working knowledge of service request management tools Working knowledge and use of office productivity tools (e.g., MS Outlook, MS Office applications) and web-based applications Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma or GED Minimum 4 years of Payroll processing experience OR equivalent combination of education and related experience will also be considered Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with relevant experience in Business or related field Shared Services experience preferred Other Information Pursuantto the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

WAGE PROGRESSION Step 1 – New WP 60% Step 2 – New WP 70% Step 3 – New WP 75% Step 4 – New WP 80% Step 5 – New WP 85% Step 6 – New WP 90% Step 7 – New WP 95% Step 8 – New WP 100% MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr