Payroll Coordinator

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to provide day-to-day payroll operations support, validate payroll data, resolve routine exceptions, and respond to employee and manager inquiries in alignment with documented procedures.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payroll processing within a large logistics organization, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–2 years in payroll operations or related HR/finance disciplines
• Ability to work with confidential employee data and maintain privacy standards
• Experience documenting actions in an organized, auditable manner
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and operational tools (trackers, logs, report reconciliation)

Responsibilities

• Validate payroll data and resolve routine exceptions
• Prepare termination reports, calculate final pay, PTO, deductions, and reconciling pay components
• Monitor timekeeping exceptions and notify managers of discrepancies
• Triage, resolve, and document standard payroll inquiries using knowledge articles
• Maintain payroll trackers and supporting documentation for audit readiness
• Process IC-related activities using approved formulas and system inputs
• Assist with stop pay and returned check processing per procedures

Skills

Follow procedures

Confidential data handling

Auditable documentation

Spreadsheets/tools

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business/Finance or related

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, the Payroll Coordinator provides day‑to‑day payroll operational support by validating payroll data, resolving routine exceptions, and responding to employee and manager inquiries in alignment with documented procedures, templates, and knowledge resources.

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, the Payroll Coordinator provides day‑to‑day payroll operational support by validating payroll data, resolving routine exceptions, and responding to employee and manager inquiries in alignment with documented procedures, templates, and knowledge resources.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support termination and timekeeping compliance by preparing and validating termination reports, calculating final pay, PTO, deductions, and reconciling pay components in accordance with documented procedures


• Review and resolve routine payroll and time‑and‑attendance exceptions (e.g., missing punches, overtime thresholds), by notifying managers of discrepancies, monitoring corrections, and documenting resolution


• Monitor direct deposit return activity, document returned items, notify impacted employees within established timelines, and coordinate reissue or alternative payment


• Triage, resolve, and document standard payroll inquiries using established knowledge articles and playbooks; escape non‑standard or high‑risk cases in alignment with escalation guidelines


• Maintain accurate payroll trackers and supporting documentation (e.g., SharePoint files, reconciliation logs) to support audit readiness, compliance reviews, and timely payroll processing


• Process Independent Contractor (IC) related activities including escrow closeouts, equipment charges, and bad debt or write‑off entries using approved formulas and required system inputs


• Assist with stop pay and returned check processing by gathering required documentation, validating request accuracy, coordinating approvals, and tracking completion to resolution in alignment with established procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of experience in payroll operations, or related HR/finance disciplines, or military equivalent AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

Skills

• Ability to accurately follow documented procedures and apply checklists, templates, and standard reports


• Ability to work with confidential employee data and maintain data privacy standards


• Ability to document actions taken in an organized, auditable manner


• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and operational tools (e.g., trackers, logs, report reconciliation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field with 1 or more years of experience in payroll, finance, human resources, or related experience, or military equivalent


• Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, or employee pay processes in a transactional or operational capacity


• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals (earnings, deductions, PTO, timekeeping concepts)


• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a high‑volume environment


• Clear written communication skills for documenting actions and coordinating corrections with managers or internal teams


• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to consistently meet daily and weekly processing deadlines

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

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Customer Service/Account Manager

Job Opening ID

00648289 Payroll Coordinator (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. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.