Payroll Clerk

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) provides transportation services for 150,000-200,000 customers on a typical weekday, or about 45 million rides annually, through a variety of services, including HealthLine, bus, Paratransit, light rail, heavy rail, and vanpools is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold award for Bus Safety & Security Excellence. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohio’s major employers with a workforce of over 2,100 employees carrying out our mission of Connecting the Community.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)located in Cleveland, Ohio, is searching for an entry-level Payroll Clerk with great attention to detail!

Processes payroll ensuring employees are paid correctly and in accordance with union contracts, Authority’s Policy and Procedural Manual and prevailing payroll laws and regulations. Processes garnishments and wage attachments in accordance with current support laws and court orders. Processes payroll tax withholding forms and other payroll deduction forms. Processes special payrolls. Practices safety precautions and measures at all times. Performs other duties related to position as needed. This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicant must have a high school diploma or its GED equivalent. Applicants must be able to demonstrate aptitude for payroll functions and concepts such as handling deductions, levies, orders, and garnishments. Applicants with related administrative or payroll experiences will be considered. Applicants must have experience with Microsoft Office/365

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: This person will work predominantly in an office type environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear and speak. The employee may be required to work at a desktop computer for more than 5 hours a day.

Mental Demands: Reading, studying focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, and evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information and prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data.

Additional Information: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Examination Information: Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will be notified of the exact time and place of the examination. The examination process will consist of three parts: a written examination, performance assessment and/or interview, and record evaluation (for internal candidates only). Candidates must attain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process. Candidates that meet the minimum requirements and are selected to continue in the process will be sent an email notification for the written test. A list of study resources is attached to this posting.

Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Written 70%, Performance Assessment/Interview 30%. Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written 50%, Performance Assessment/Interview 35%, Record Evaluation 15%. All candidates must score a minimum composite score of 70% in order to establish eligibility for the portion. Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:

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  5 or more absence occurrences
• 2 or more AWOL or absence control suspensions
• 3 or more active written reminders (regardless of the level)
• 5 or more misses (regardless of whether they are active or not active)
• 4 or more active tardies

· Drug or alcohol suspension

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) suspension
• Active Decision-Making Leave (DML)

INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST ALSO SUBMIT A PROPERLY COMPLETED “ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS” FORM (REVISED 4/5/2013) ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION. Forms are available from Human Resources and RTA District Offices. All completed eligibility certifications must be submitted no later than the first test associated with the selection process. Any internal candidate to who is at or above the thresholds listed above will not receive the points for their Eligibility Certification.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PASS THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT(S) MUST WAIT SIX (6) MONTHS TO REAPPLY AFTER THE INITIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATE.

All communications regarding your application will be sent through the I-Recruitment site, you will receive an email from "Oracle Administrator (OR15)" sysadmin@gcrta.org to let you know there has been a change to the status of your application or that you have received a communication regarding your application.

To check the status of your application: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, look under “Status” column. To check your communications: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, click on the icon below “Application Details” of the job posting, click on the “Communications” tab to view communications.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE