Locations: Pittsburgh, PA highly preferred. Alternate Wabtec locations or remote locations may be considered. If you are located near a Wabtec hub, you must be available to work the onsite-hybrid schedule.

How will you make a difference?

The Lead Time Partner will be responsible for oversight and leadership of Workforce Management process, policies, and pay practices in accordance with Wabtec policies.  Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in managing time transaction submissions to meet all payroll processing deadlines.  Requires a detailed-oriented individual with significant knowledge of workforce management, HRIS, compensation, and payroll administration.  The Lead Time Partner will also drive process and technology improvements that result in efficiencies and increased precision across enterprise time and pay.

What do we want to know about you?

• University degree with 8+ years of relevant Time and Pay experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Proficiency in workforce management applications such as UKG Pro WFM, ADP Workforce Manager, and Workday Time.
• Experience with Workday Payroll a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage WFM activities in support of complex labor policies and legislation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and union environment.
• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)
• Excellent oral and written communications 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 which include but not limited to timecard validation and approval, balancing WFM totals, exporting time data, importing time data to Workday, historical time corrections, payroll processing results approval, and internal & external audit requests.
• Continuously evaluates and drives data quality improvement, process improvement, standardization, and automation to create capacity.
• Drives results on projects, operational and transformation goals in rapid cycle environment.
• Develops, maintains, and publishes KPIs showing the health of time processing that drives opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with Payroll Director and team leads on short and long-term payroll strategy.
• Proactively collaborates and influences partners and other stakeholders to address issues with impacts beyond WFM based on knowledge of HR Systems, HR Analytics, Compensation, Finance, and Internal Audit.
• Leads, trains, sets expectations, upholds operational standards and manages performance for direct reports.
• Solves complex problems impacting the business and provides SME support to team for complex errors and time processing issues.
• Ensures pay practices and pay policies are compliant with wage & hour laws, federal & state regulations, and company policy & procedures.
• Manages HR Service Now ensuring timely resolution and follow up by team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

More information on 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.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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 www.WabtecCorp.com.

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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