Crew Payroll Specialist

Crew Payroll Specialist Req #581 Westlake, OH 44145, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM Who Are We? Whether you're building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA - we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality. Where Are We Going? We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United's Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two Crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany, NY, and Knoxville, TN. We've grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too. Together We Soar Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we're innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family. Commitment to Inclusion CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Notice CommuteAir uses artificial intelligence and automated tools to support parts of our application review and recruiting process, including identifying relevant qualifications and managing candidate communications. These tools assist our recruiting team, but all screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans. No AI system independently determines candidate eligibility or makes hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process may contact our recruiting team for assistance.

What the position is:

To assist the crew employees of CommuteAir by providing accurate and timely time tracking and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Functions :

Audit inflight and pilot training hours for contractual pay rule compliance. Troubleshoot and audit daily reserve and flight hours from the scheduling system Review and respond to crew member pay queries and disputes professionally and assist with contract clarification. Process any necessary corrections found during audits Run end of pay period payroll reports and exports Interface with the IT and scheduling departments to continuously improve upon scheduling methods and their pay impact Audit crew member absences (paid/unpaid) to ensure correct payroll deduction is applied. Develop requirements for contractual changes relating to crew pay Interface with Flight Operations leadership on grievances and contract interpretation issues Assist with Implementation, support, and maintenance of the Human Resource Information Management System Ensure crew pay system operates as expected, ensure system maintenance Interact with crew pay system vendor on defects and upgrades, testing and troubleshooting Back up other payroll team members and their functions Regular attendance is an essential function of all positions at CommuteAir. Other duties as assigned General requirements & qualifications: A level of comfort learning new technology systems, particularly HRIS systems. Experience working with Dayforce is a plus. Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. The ability to relay complex technical and legal information and language to crew members A strong focus on confidentiality and sensitive data. Ability to manage pay deadlines and prioritize workload within the month effectively. Intermediate Math and basic working knowledge of Excel and Pivot tables. Ability to learn proprietary systems and ability to use Microsoft Suite regularly. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English. Candidates should possess an intermediate proficiency in mathematics and critical thinking, along with a foundational understanding of basic Excel functions such as formulas, data entry, percentages, and simple analysis. Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data, ensuring all personal and sensitive information is protected and not disclosed without proper authorization. High level of attention to detail Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language. Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and walking /standing occasionally and the ability to work on a computer for extended periods Visual Acuity Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside environmental conditions; protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

ADA Compliance:

CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity. The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive. While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers Job Details Job Family Human Resources Pay Type Salary Scan this QR code and apply! Download