People Support Center Representative I

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a People Support Center Representative I in Lowell, Arkansas.

You will be the first point of contact for employees and people leaders, providing timely, accurate HR support via calls, emails, and chats, and documenting interactions in case management systems. This entry-level role follows scripts and escalation protocols, handling routine inquiries and routing more complex issues to senior representatives.

Qualifications

• Experience using computers and phones in a professional/office setting.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Ability to act professionally, maintaining composure and confidentiality.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums.
• Ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Maintain a people-centric mentality.
• Ability to learn new technologies related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Document all People Support Center activities and assign to appropriate party using internal management tools.
• Meet acceptable standards of service center metrics, such as hold time, length of call, transfers, unavailable time, and resolution and processing accuracy and timeliness.
• Address routine incoming employee inquiries by resolving all HR questions within designated scope promptly during incoming phone calls, emails, and chats, escalating lengthier and/or more complex calls.
• Communicate and interpret HR and Payroll policies and procedures for all levels of employees.
• Provide self-service guidance to employees related to the accuracy and completeness of personnel records; maintain a high level of data integrity and protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in the HRIS.
• Support HR technology and application testing, implementations, and/or updates.
• Perform additional administrative duties as the need arises.

Skills

Computer & phone use

Situational analysis

Confidentiality

Procedures

Communication

Information gathering

Multitasking

Teamwork

People-centric

Tech learning

Education

GED

High School

Job description

Job Title

People Support Center Representative I

Department

Human Resources

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position serves as the first point of contact for employees and people leaders, providing timely, accurate, and customer-focused support on routine human resources (HR) inquiries via phone calls, emails, and chats. This role handles high-volume call and case intake related to policies, basic transactions, benefits navigation, and standard HR processes, while accurately documenting interactions in case management systems. Representatives at this level follow established scripts, knowledge articles, and escalation protocols, ensuring issues outside scope are routed appropriately to Sr Representatives or other People Relations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Document all People Support Center activities and assign to appropriate party using internal management tools
• Meet acceptable standards of service center metrics, such as hold time, length of call, transfers, unavailable time, and resolution and processing accuracy and timeliness
• Address routine incoming employee inquiries by resolving all HR questions within designated scope promptly during incoming phone calls, emails, and chats, escalating lengthier and/or more complex calls
• Communicate and interpret HR and Payroll policies and procedures for all levels of employees
• Provide self-service guidance to employees related to the accuracy and completeness of personnel records; maintain a high level of data integrity and protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in the HRIS
• Support HR technology and application testing, implementations, and/or updates
• Perform additional administrative duties as the need arises

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with 6 or more months of HR administration, a call center environment, customer service, or transportation/logistics, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent OR suitable combination of education, experience, and training AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences

• Experience using computers and phones in a professional/office setting
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to act professionally, maintaining composure and confidentiality
• Ability to follow established procedures
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Maintain a people-centric mentality
• Ability to learn new technologies related to the job

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of HR administration, a call center environment, customer service, or transportation/logistics experience
• Spanish speaking or other multilingual capability

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

• 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
• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Human Resources

Job Opening ID: 00642311 People Support Center Representative I (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.

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.