Payroll Specialist


Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Proficient Auto Logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024 PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with 55 terminal locations and nearly 750 employees a majority of whom are drivers.
We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities marine ports of entry or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale breadth of geographic coverage and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
Job Summary
The Payroll Specialist supports the accurate and timely administration of payroll and HR systems across Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) and its affiliated entities. Reporting to the Payroll & HRIS Manager this role serves as a key operational partner in payroll processing employee data management reporting and compliance activities for a multi-state workforce that includes drivers operations employees and corporate staff.
The Payroll Specialist will work closely with Human Resources Accounting and Operations to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately employee records are maintained and payroll-related issues are resolved promptly. This position also supports ongoing improvements to payroll processes controls and HR systems as the Company continues to grow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Processes the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state workforce ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time.
  • Review and validate payroll transactions including hires terminations compensation changes deductions garnishments benefit elections time records paid time off and leave activity.
  • Assist with the administration of driver and operations compensation programs including variable pay components incentives per diem programs and other earnings elements.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions in a timely and professional manner.
  • Maintain employee records and organizational data within Paycor and related systems processing employee lifecycle transactions such as onboarding transfers promotions leaves of absence and separations.
  • Support integrations between payroll HR benefits recruiting timekeeping and operational systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for Human Resources Finance and business leaders and assist with payroll reconciliations and related reporting activities.
  • Help ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll laws and regulations including wage and hour requirements payroll tax obligations and garnishment administration.
  • Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing tax filings reconciliations and audits.
  • Maintain payroll documentation standard operating procedures and internal controls designed to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to improve payroll processes strengthen controls and enhance the employee experience.
  • Participate in acquisitions organizational changes system implementations and other strategic initiatives that impact payroll and employee data.
  • Assist with the Companys ongoing public-company readiness efforts including the development and documentation of processes and controls to support future Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Finance Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three to five years of payroll HRIS or related experience.
  • Experience processing payroll for hourly salaried and variable-pay employees; experience in transportation and logistics preferred.
  • Experience with Paycor or comparable payroll and HRIS systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas lookups pivot tables and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of payroll laws wage and hour regulations payroll taxes and garnishment requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.


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