Payroll Compliance Specialist

Priority-1 Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid holidays & PTO

Cancer, critical illness, and accident

Job summary

Priority-1, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Compliance Specialist in Little Rock, AR to ensure accurate and timely compensation for employees. The role reports to the Payroll Supervisor and supports the payroll function in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key duties include collecting timekeeping data, calculating pay including leaves and overtime, auditing payroll records, and resolving discrepancies. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required or preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; knowledge of Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and verifying timekeeping information for all applicable employees.
• Calculating compensation according to hours worked, leaves, and overtime.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Updating payroll records with exemptions, insurance, deductions, and transfers.
• Conducting payroll audits and answering employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of employee payroll information.
• Communicating with management on timekeeping anomalies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Job description

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members.

We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics.

These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

Summary: The Payroll Compliance Specialist will report directly to the Payroll Supervisor and will be responsible for assisting with accurate and timely compensation payments to employees.

Priority-1 specializes in consulting and managing domestic less than truckload and truckload operations for small to large shippers across North America.

Job Responsibilities

• Collecting and verifying timekeeping information for all applicable employees
• Calculating compensation according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime
• Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Updating employee payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Conducting payroll audits and answering employee payroll inquiries
• Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of employee payroll information
• Other projects and tasks assigned
• Communicating with management on timekeeping anomalies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting 2 or more years of payroll experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical with a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Workday a plus

Pay & Benefits

• Pay & Benefits $19-20/hour commensurate on experience
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Physical Requirements

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatives action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Priority1 is a privately held, non-asset-based logistics brokerage provider that introduces proprietary technology to small and medium shippers, aiding them in managing their transportation spend more efficiently. We leverage our volume of over 1.5M annual shipments to create unique partnerships with asset-based carriers in the North American freight market. Our industry-leading technology and group purchasing power provide our customers with the necessary tools to control their freight and transportation costs while improving visibility in our distribution network. Our mission is to be the innovator and leader in establishing customers, employees, and vendors by exceeding their expectations through our people, technology expertise, and value. We measure our success by how best we can simplify your logistics needs. Your product, our priority.