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Administrative / Payroll Assistant - JFK Express

Worldwide Flight Services
  • Jamaica
  • $22–$23 Per Hour
  • Employee
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Job Description

Compensation Data

Pay Rate:  $22-23/hour, based on experience + $5.92 HTA 

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.  We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents.  Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support our ground handling and passenger services office. This role involves managing daily administrative tasks, coordinating office activities, and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities
  • Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
  • Organize and schedule appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Maintain office records, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist in preparing reports and reconciling expenses.
  • Manage airport security badging processes for employees.
  • Oversee time and attendance tracking and assist with payroll processing.
  • Order and manage office supplies.
  • Provide support to visitors and act as a point of contact for clients.
Minimum Requirements
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of office management systems, payroll, and security badging procedures.
  • High school diploma required; additional administrative qualifications are a plus.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in the aviation or transportation industry.
  • Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping software.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
  • Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
  • Walk short distances.
  • Reach above and/or below shoulder.
  • Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.
  • Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.
  • Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds.
  • Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.
  • Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Perks & Benefits
  • Want your pay in advance?  Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
  • Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition?  On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
  • Need quality medical care?   Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
  • Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
  • Looking to stay healthy and improve your life?  Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
  • Want to invest in your future?  401k program offered!
  • Looking to grow and have a career with us?  Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

 

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJamaica
Job TypeEmployee
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Salary$22–$23 Per Hour
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1971
Websitehttp://www.wfs.aero

About Company

Our commitment to integrationOur commitment to the training and development of our employees, our policy of equal opportunities for all and to protecting the environment extends across the entire WFS business.This includes our support for charitable initiatives and humanitarian aid missions.Our approach to corporate and social responsibility also extends into the local communities where we operate around the world and this was formally brought together in 2012 with the creation of the WFS Foundation to support social and professional integration.

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Airport Managementunmatched
  • Airport Securityunmatched
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Calculatorsunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Copying Machinesunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Expense Reportsunmatched
  • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
  • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Office Managementunmatched
  • Order Suppliesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Printersunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Time Trackingunmatched
  • Top Sales Repunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched

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