Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
Driver Payroll Specialist
About Us:
Formed in 1924 Cowan Systems is headquartered in Baltimore MD and enjoys a history of excellence and quality in the transportation business. Today Cowans stateoftheart fleet has grown to 2100 power units and 7500 trailers operating out of 40 locations nationwide.
Due to continued growth Cowan Systems LLC is seeking the top talent in the industry to join our team.
Cowan Systems LLC is a national truckload carrier that specializes in providing high quality dedicated fleet services for companies requiring firstrate performance. Cowan Systems offers dedicated fleet services which provide a customized transportation package designed to meet the specific needs of the shipper such as specialized equipment strict timetables and custom reporting. Our 100 supply chain solution includes local and longhaul trucking services brokerage warehousing and driver leasing.
Our recipe for success has always been our people and after 100 years in business we remain focused on attracting and retaining superior talent. We strive to recruit the most qualified people while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the workplace. Cowan hires professionals with the aptitude and personality to consistently exceed our customers expectations. We take great pride in our ability to provide progressive business partnerships within the rapidly evolving transportation industry.
Cowan is committed to providing a healthy safe and stable work environment that promotes individual success equal opportunity for learning and professional growth. In our familyoriented environment we treat everyone with dignity and respect. Through the emphasis of our teamwork philosophy we maintain a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun.
Our Mission:
At Cowan Systems LLC our mission is to provide logistics and transportation services that create value for our clients suppliers employees and owners. We pursue our work with diligence intelligence and a high regard for the safety of our employees stakeholders and the general public.
Our Vision:
Cowan Systems is an industry leader and the carrier of choice because of our passion for service best in class drivers professional management team commitment to safety drive for innovation and our culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
Our Values:
- Safety of our team drives every decision we make.
- An entrepreneurial spirit fostered by healthy work environments.
- Fiscal responsibility
- Exceptional Customer service
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detailoriented and organized Driver Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for our team of professional drivers. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely compensation in compliance with federal state and company regulations. This role involves working closely with drivers managers and the accounting team to address payrollrelated issues maintain records and ensure overall satisfaction.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
Job Duties:
Payroll Processing:
- Calculate prepare and process weekly payroll for drivers including hourly mileagebased or commissionbased pay structures.
- Verify time logs trip sheets and other documentation submitted by drivers to ensure accuracy.
- Handle deductions bonuses and reimbursements in accordance with company policies.
Compliance & Accuracy:
- Ensure payroll complies with all applicable laws and regulations including tax filings wage garnishments and overtime rules.
- Stay updated on industry regulations such as Department of Transportation (DOT) hours of service that may impact payroll.
Record Management:
- Maintain accurate payroll records including driver pay history tax forms and other required documentation.
- Update driver profiles with changes to pay rates tax information or other relevant details.
Communication:
- Address and resolve payrollrelated inquiries from drivers and management promptly.
- Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams to validate trip data for accurate compensation.
- Educate drivers on payroll processes deductions and company policies.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience working in a professional business or customer service environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with drivers and team members.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Experience in payroll processing preferably in the transportation or logistics industry a plus.
- Familiarity with driverspecific payroll components such as per diem mileage reimbursements and fuel surcharges a plus.
Competencies:
- Selfstarter willing to quickly adapt prioritize and organize
- Ability to manage a process from start to finish
- Ability to work successfully and professionally as an individual or part of a team to achieve desired results
- Frequently required to sit stand walk talk hear operate a computer keyboard and speak on the telephone. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: $18$19 per hour (Depending on knowledge & experience)
- Full benefits Medical Vision and Dental
- Life Short and LongTerm Disability
- PTO (sick & vacation) and 401K
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
