Timekeeping Specialist I - Second Shift

Inside the Role

Administers, audits, and reviews time and attendance system transactions, including employee time, access updates, table maintenance, pay adjustments, attendance reporting, leave accruals, and employee data management. Coordinates employee transactions with Payroll and Workforce Administration, investigates and resolves payroll discrepancies, processes shift and rate changes, and provides labor and headcount reporting to plant leadership and union management. The role also serves as a key resource for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

Our team partners across multiple locations throughout the United States to support payroll and workforce administration processes while delivering excellent customer service. We are a close-knit team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development, with opportunities to participate in CI initiatives, Kaizen events, process standardization, and problem-solving activities that drive operational excellence.

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

What You Drive at DTNA

• Administers, audits, and reviews time and attendance system transactions, including transmitting employee time, updating employee access, and maintaining system tables.
• Administers the processing of transactions within time and attendance systems and coordinates employee transactions with Payroll and Workforce Administration teams.
• Processes pay adjustments and corrections, investigate discrepancies, and resolve employee payroll and timekeeping issues.
• Maintains leave accrual balances, coordinates holiday calendars within time and attendance systems, and processes attendance-related transactions and reporting.
• Processes shift assignments, labor pool and workstation changes, and pay rate adjustments.
• Provides labor, attendance, and headcount reporting to plant leadership, controllers, and union management.
• Maintains employee HR/Payroll records and personnel files in accordance with company policies.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for employee payroll, timekeeping, and benefits-related questions, as well as authorized requests from external vendors.
• Collaborates with team members across multiple locations throughout the United States to support consistent processes and exceptional customer service.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, Kaizen events, process standardization efforts, and problem-solving activities to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred in Customer Service and/or HR generalist or related field experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation of payroll and timekeeping data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating presentations, communicating process improvements, and presenting data and operational metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll and timekeeping discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player approach to problem solving and thinking strategically to find opportunities for improvements is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience working collaboratively across multiple locations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen events, and process standardization efforts.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Management (WFM/Kronos), including timekeeping, attendance management, scheduling, accruals, and workforce administration.
• Experience with Workday, including employee data management, personnel transactions, and HR/payroll processes.

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Where We Work

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

Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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.