Sr Wage & Compliance Analyst - 90336001 - Wilmington

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Wage & Compliance Analyst conducts audits for Train & Engine employee wages and compensation inaccordance with the labor contracts. This position is responsible for ensuring that audits accumulate complete andrelevant information to provide an appropriate factual basis for opinions and conclusions to support final paymentrecommendation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares formal reports covering authorized and unauthorized payments made to T&E employees.
• Analyses complex issues and, when appropriate, make appropriate recommendations.
• Processes timekeeping exceptions to ensure wage and compensation compliance with UTU and BLEagreements.
• Presents all audit findings and proposed recommendations to inquiring business partners.
• Makes timely reviews of exception audit reports from the paperless time ticket system.
• Responsible for reviewing and appraising evidentiary data obtained and use as a basis for an informed objectiveopinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of performance activities being reviewed.
• Recommends equitable resolution of audit findings for assigned audits and provides necessary support tointernal management and other Amtrak departments to reduce Amtrak cost or to recover unauthorizedpayments.
• Provides formal training to new hires on timekeeping practices relative to UTU and BLE agreements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Transportation or related field of study
• 2+ years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PC-based computer applications-MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Requires an excellent attendance record and the ability to work with others in a team environment andcommunicate with field supervision, support departments and representatives of Amtrak technology.
• Proficient in the Labor Management System and associated changes to the system since the inception of LMSinto T&E payments, System application and products data base.
• Proficient in the Labor Management System and associated changes to the system since the inception of LMSinto T&E payments, System application and products data base.
• Prefer some experience as a CMR-Verification Clerk.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a verification clerk or other auditing/data analyzing functions.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and communicate with field supervision, support depts. andAmtrak technology representatives, etc. Good oral and written skills.
• Demonstrates strong communications skills with senior management and business partners by consistentlyproviding complete, timely updates and effective, appropriate escalation of the issues.
• Consistently applies excellent customer service skills when dealing with the customers.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work schedule:  4 days in the office with 1 day remote, Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

The salary range is $90,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:164089
Posting Location(s):Delaware

Work Arrangement:Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Transportation 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..