Payroll Coordinator I

Company

ArcBest

Location

Fort Smith, AR - Old Greenwood Campus

Workspace

On-Campus

Pay Type

Hourly, Full-Time

Job ID

29351

Job Description

The Payroll Coordinator processes the compensation for contractual and non-contractual hourly employees. This position also ensures hourly employees are compensated in accordance with all applicable labor contracts, federal and state wage and hour laws, and company policy. The daily responsibilities of the Payroll Coordinator is an on-going challenge due to the time-sensitive nature of processing various payroll schedules and requires some flexibility when working around payroll holiday schedules.

Responsibilities

• Process the compensation for the hourly paid employees, including utility drivers under the NMFA.
• Compute payroll for employee when reviewing errors made by terminal in entering hours or payroll due upon termination and the applicable federal and state withholding and other deductions.
• Update payroll systems to maintain all companies' confidential employee information including addition of new hires, wage increases, job classification changes, terminations and maintain payroll records.
• Interpret various labor contracts and assist in making decisions concerning the payment of hourly wages.
• Assist field personnel in the use of the Labor Management system and the process of reviewing exception reports.
• Assist Service Center Managers, operations supervisors and field payroll clerks in the collection of time and attendance data and absentee records for accurate payroll calculations and health, welfare and pension benefit payments.
• Review timecard/timesheet entries for hourly employees.
• Mail and distribute payroll.
• Approve paid time off for hourly employees.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and 10-Key, preferred

Competencies:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Communicating Complex Concepts
• Contracts Management and Administration
• Information Capture
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Payroll Administration
• Problem Solving
• Service Excellence

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid bi-weekly.

About Us

ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need - from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.