Payroll Coordinator

J.B. Hunt • Lowell, AR

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About The Position

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. The position supports payroll and timekeeping processes, termination and final-pay calculations, direct deposit returns, independent contractor transactions, and stop-pay or returned-check processing. It also maintains accurate trackers and supporting documentation for audit readiness, compliance reviews, and timely payroll processing.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of experience in payroll operations or related HR/finance disciplines, or equivalent qualifications through education, certifications, military service, or other experience. An associate degree and relevant experience are preferred. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1–2 years of experience in payroll operations or related HR/finance disciplines, or military equivalent; alternatively, demonstrate the required skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
• 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.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and operational tools, such as trackers, logs, and report reconciliation.
• The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business Management, Finance, or a related field, with at least 1 year of experience in payroll, finance, human resources, or related work, or military equivalent.
• Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, or employee-pay processes in a transactional or operational capacity.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, including earnings, deductions, PTO, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate termination reports; calculate final pay, PTO, and deductions; and reconcile pay components according to documented procedures.
• Review and resolve routine payroll and time-and-attendance exceptions, including missing punches and overtime thresholds, by notifying managers, monitoring corrections, and documenting resolutions.
• 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; escalate non-standard or high-risk cases according to escalation guidelines.
• Maintain accurate payroll trackers and supporting documentation, including SharePoint files and reconciliation logs, for audit readiness, compliance reviews, and timely payroll processing.
• Process independent contractor 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 requests, coordinating approvals, and tracking completion.

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, including vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually
• May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED