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Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for payroll, garnishment, and tax duties for salary, hourly, maintenance, and driver pay. The incumbent provides general assistance in a service center environment on payroll-related inquiries to employees across J.B. Hunt including payroll inquiry support and resolution, transaction processing, document and data collection/validation and records retention activities.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate and process standard payroll cycles and off-cycle payroll for the entire organization, including drivers and office staff

• Review and/or troubleshoot tax, garnishment, and/or payroll data inputs, such as computations, withholding, and deductions adjustments

• Record changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions, insurance coverage, garnishments and loan payments, for each employee

• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated employee inquiries and troubleshooting issues related to payroll, garnishment, and tax including those that require policy interpretation

• Monitor and ensure the balance of payroll runs; incorporate any changes in legal requirements including minimum wage, the local tax rate, related federal and state regulations, and garnishment regulations

• Maintain records of forms, such as W-2s and policies associated with federal, state, and local authorities, and garnishment documents

• Retrieve and provide payroll-related data and documentation as requested for reports within an appropriate time frame; assist senior staff in resolving any discrepancies in reports

• Coordinate with banks to ensure pay transactions are made according to schedule; oversee paycheck distribution and/or arrange direct deposit programs

• Review reports pertaining to unusual cost/payroll records and ensure cost/payroll data is allocated correctly, including Cash Transfer Systems/Fraud research

• Process complex advances and payroll-related transactions for terminations • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 1 year or more of related experience, education, or training, or military equivalent

AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to communicate effectively through various mediums

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field with 1 or more years of related experience, education or training

• Experience in Payroll, Finance or Human Resources

• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

• Ability to be both flexible and adaptable

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and peers

• Ability to efficiently manage time

• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

• Ability to determine the root cause of issues and create solutions

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs

• Proficient in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of pay regulations

• Knowledge of approaches and techniques for recognizing and resolving operational or process problems

• Ability to gather, clarify, and apply spoken information

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Education:

High School (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Finance, GED (Required)

Work Experience:

Human Resources, Accounting/Payroll, Finance

Job Opening ID:

00573131 Payroll Specialist (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.