Job Title:

Manager I, Payroll

Department:

Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this position is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll cycle, including system improvements, process updates, and policies. The incumbent provides subject matter expertise to payroll team members and stakeholders on the day-to-day processing of on- and off-cycle payroll for all of J.B. Hunt. This position requires direct management of a team of hourly/salaried employees.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, review, and approve standard payroll cycles and off-cycle payroll for the entire organization, including drivers and office staff inside and outside of the United States
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance on operations, tax compliance, garnishment calculations, troubleshooting, and policy interpretation for employees and cross-functional teams; collaborate with internal departments and senior leadership to ensure the effective implementation of payroll policies
• Uphold federal, state, local, and internal policy compliance; develop and maintain thorough documentation and internal controls, with emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements and audit readiness
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize payroll systems
• Address payroll-related employee relations matters and provide policy guidance at all organizational levels
• Monitor and provide input on payroll calendar planning to ensure timely processing and adherence to schedules
• Hire, lead, motivate, and oversee the training, development, and management of employees to meet team objectives

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED with at least 2-3 years of experience in Payroll, HR Generalist, Finance, or related field, or military equivalent with 1 year of which being in a team lead or leadership role
AND 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
• 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 computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Excel)
• Knowledge of pay regulations
• Experience with payroll system
• Experience with Source-to-Gross payroll processing solutions
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to efficiently manage time
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field with 4 years of experience in Payroll, HR Generalist, Finance, or related field, or military equivalent with at least 1 year of which being in a direct leadership role
• Payroll associated certifications
• Knowledge of approaches and techniques for recognizing and resolving operational or process problems
• Knowledge of payroll calculations and processes

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

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

Work Experience:

Accounting/Payroll, Finance, Human Resources, Management-Entry Level

Job Opening ID:

00609526 Manager I, Payroll (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.