Timekeeping Specialist I

Inside the Role

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $58,000 - $75,000 USD  

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience   

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.  

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Administer time and attendance systems transaction flow including transmitting employee time and updates of employee access and table maintenance. This includes auditing and review of the time.
• Administers the processing of transactions into time and attendance systems and coordinates the flow of employee transactions into the HRSC Payroll and Workforce Administration groups.
• Maintain all leave accrual balances (sick, vacation, PTO).  Coordinate Time & Attendance system calendars for all holidays including floating holidays.
• Processes pay adjustments and corrections, investigates, and resolves employee discrepancies.
• Communicate with Plant Managers and Supervisors regarding employee time keeping issues.
• Process and report to HR or LR all attendance control transactions. Maintain attendance control history.
• Process shift, labor pool and workstation assignments along with rate adjustments for temporary upgrades.
• Update Manager/Supervisor, schedule or job assignments as necessary using Kronos.
• Communicate employee changes or exceptions to Corporate Payroll. Provide deduction updates as necessary.
• Provide appropriate plant labor, head count reporting to plant controllers and HR.
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries; provide guidance to rectify benefit administration questions.
• Maintains employee HR/Payroll personnel files and provides customer service for employee payroll and benefit administration questions as well as to outside vendors requesting information as authorized.
• Administer nonunion disability plans for pay and recordkeeping.
• Investigate and resolve employee pay discrepancies.
• Suggest and help implement process or system improvements.

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college.
• Customer Service and/or HR generalist or related field experience.
• Strong written and communication skills are required.
• Team player approach to problem solving and thinking strategically to find opportunities for improvements is required.
• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have 

• Timekeeping, Payroll or Finance experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Workday.
• Knowledge of WFM (UKG Workforce Management).

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.