Timekeeping Specialist

At McDermott, we're driving the energy transition with over 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. We're making the impossible possible, and we need talented individuals like you to join our team.

The Timekeeper plays a crucial role in our organization, applying their conceptual knowledge of Timekeeping to solve a range of straightforward problems. With moderate guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, they'll be responsible for analyzing workable solutions using standard procedures, building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.

• 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 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.

• 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 attitude and willingness to help out.
• 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 the 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 the use of software applications used for document management and timekeeping activities.
• Willingness to adapt to modern technologies and processes.