• Payroll Coordinator I

    ABF Freight (Fort Smith, AR)


    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

    * Mail and distribute payroll.

    * Assist field personnel in the use of the Labor Management system and the process of reviewing exception reports.

    * Interpret various labor contracts and assist in making decisions concerning the payment of hourly wages.

    * Process the compensation for the hourly paid employees, including utility drivers under the NMFA.

    * Other duties and projects, as assigned.

    * Approve paid time off for hourly employees.

    * 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.

    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.

    Compensation:

    * This is a hourly position paid weekly.

    About Us

    ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability