IntroAre you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!Why you'll love this job
This job is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance Division.
Responsible for timely and accurate processing of assigned employee payroll checks including collection, review, input, edit, output and verification of payroll data.
What you'll doAs noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
Processes payroll data accurately by the required deadline
Consistently applies company policy and government regulations to all processing
Maintains the security and confidentiality of all payroll related information
Reviews audit reports for accuracy and requests corrections as necessary
Researches team member inquiries and provides solutions as required in a timely manner
Knowledgeable of labor agreements and applicable processing requirements to specific workforce groups, such as unions
Organizes and maintains records utilizing special processing that reduces the occurrences of incorrect payments to employees
Adheres to existing SOX processing maps and requirements
Assists in special projects, system testing, and other duties as assigned
Provides training and updates documentation as needed
Supports the successful completion of all banking inbound and outbound ACH and check payment files as needed
Communicates all discrepancies to payroll supervisor or department timekeeper as necessary
All you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent training/experience
3 years of working in a high volume, multi-state payroll department
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Experience with payroll systems (SAP preferred)
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Above average customer experience and organizational skills
Ability to work as a team player in a high stress environment
Use of analytical skills to identify and address potential issues
Ability to explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Planner)
What you'll getFeel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at AmericanFrom the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICYAmerican Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
