Workforce Administrator (Payroll Administrator) at Zūm

Seattle, Washington, United States

Zūm Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Student Transportation, Education TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma required; additional coursework in HR and payroll is a plus
  • Proficiency in Google products including drive, sheets, docs and experience in excel and word; ability to operate basic office equipment
  • Demonstrated ten-key and data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and speed
  • Strong clerical, math, and organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work across multiple platforms and learn new systems quickly
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under time constraints in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Experience working in a unionized environment or with CBAs is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage timesheets for union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Calculate time and pay discrepancies, responding to employee payroll queries promptly
  • New hire onboarding, including I9/e-verify and setting up HRIS employee profiles
  • Coordinate with recruiting to ensure new hire paperwork and logistics are completed
  • Process employee status changes in the HRIS
  • Create termination tickets, provide employees with their final paycheck, and coordinate off-boarding tasks
  • Distribute physical pay documents to employees including paystub & W2
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems for administrative records

Skills

Payroll Administration
Timekeeping
Timesheets
HR Support
Employee Relations
Compliance Tracking
Union Relations

Zūm

Tech-driven school transportation solutions

About Zūm

Zum provides a transportation solution specifically designed for school children, focusing on efficiency and environmental sustainability. The company operates a fleet that includes electric vehicles, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in school transportation. Zum's platform utilizes analytics to optimize operations, featuring an app that allows parents, drivers, and schools to track the location of buses and students in real-time. This enhances safety and provides transparency, while also saving time and costs for both schools and parents. Additionally, the platform offers tools for drivers and operators to manage fleets and staffing, ensuring optimized routes and individual student care. Zum differentiates itself from competitors through its commitment to safety, transparency, and sustainability, as well as its focus on cost and time savings. The company's goal is to create a reliable and eco-friendly transportation service that meets the needs of students, parents, and schools.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$358.7MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including cash and equity
Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical
Unlimited vacation policy
Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ

Risks

Driver shortages may impact service reliability despite hiring incentives.
Integration of Zum's platform for special education students may face operational challenges.
Reliance on electric vehicles poses risks if electricity supply is disrupted.

Differentiation

Zum uses advanced analytics to optimize school transportation operations.
The company offers a transparent app for tracking buses and students in real-time.
Zum's fleet includes electric vehicles, promoting sustainability and cost savings.

Upsides

Zum's partnership with Omaha Public Schools showcases its scalable technology platform.
Recognition by Fortune and CNBC boosts Zum's brand credibility and investor interest.
Electric buses with bidirectional charging offer new revenue streams through energy storage.

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