Timekeeper

Job Description

Company Overview

People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we have forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Here, what you do matters.

Job Overview

The Timekeeper applies their conceptual knowledge of Timekeeping and with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Timekeeping problems.

They will be responsible for analyzing workable solutions using standard procedures, as well as building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.

The Timekeeper understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations through analysis of workable solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents. The Timekeeper will be responsible for maintaining proper communication and documentation between the project team and field while ensuring the craft population is paid accurately and on-time.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Utilize timekeeping software (Timeworks) to accurately record and maintain employee time and attendance data.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements in all timekeeping activities.
• Work with the HR team to maintain a database of the personnel’s personal information to ensure accurate payroll activities and records.
• Conduct regularly scheduled audits of payroll records to ensure continued accuracy.
• Prepare paychecks to ensure that employees are paid on time and in the correct amount.
• Verify and validate employee timesheets using our electronic timekeeping system (ETS).
• Assist in analyzing timekeeping data to identify trends, patterns, and discrepancies.
• Support in the preparation and distribution of payroll reports and summaries.
• Responsible for providing Cost Control Team with time/cost information for updates.
• Responsible for all accruals, projections, and other accounting reports to home office; all accounting functions.
• Responsible for assisting in rate change or retro transfers.
• Works with transactional groups (e.g., HR, Project Supervisors, Project Management, Accounts Payable and Receivables and Client billings) to assist in common problems within the project structure or systems that may have room for process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and adhere to data protection policies.
• Participate in audits and investigations related to timekeeping and payroll as needed.
• Stay informed about changes in timekeeping regulations and best practices.
• Assist in the implementation and testing of timekeeping software upgrades or enhancements.
• Sort, scan and file timesheets, and receivers for multiple projects daily
• Verify, reconcile, code, and approve entries.
• Compile backup files of all transactions to prepare for billing packages.
• This position performs a variety of other tasks associated with document management and timekeeping activities and works closely and professionally with peers, technical leads, supervisor, and customers.

Essential Qualifications and Education

• 3-7 years of timekeeping experience, preferably in an oil and gas project environment.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study preferred.
• Strong proficiency in mathematical computations, data entry and filing.
• Must be able to create, formulate, and manipulate spreadsheets in Excel.
• Good proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• The individual must possess good knowledge of professional timekeeping principles, concepts, and terminology, working knowledge of electronic timekeeping systems, and payroll related principles, concepts and terminology as basic accounting and craft payroll work processes.
• A positive “I’ll do anything to help out” attitude.
• An adaptive learner with strong organization skills, a high degree of accuracy and diligence while working in a demanding environment with critical deadlines.
• Possess effective communication skills (written/verbal) with an ability to interface with diverse levels of personnel.
• Ability to take direction, prioritize, multi-task, and work under time constraints.
• Willingness to collaborate and share ideas with team to increase efficiencies.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Interest in learning about labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to timekeeping and Payroll.
• Ability to train others in use of software applications used for document management and timekeeping activities.
• Willingness to adapt to modern technologies and processes.

Posted EA: 8/26/2024