Eagle Transport Corporation | Payroll Administrator
 

Company Overview

Eagle Transport Corporation is a leader in the transportation industry, providing reliable and efficient services for petroleum and chemical products across the eastern United States. Committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we value teamwork, leadership, and respect as core principles guiding our growth.

 

Job Overview

We are looking for a proficient payroll administrator to assist with and/or lead the weekly payroll processing. The payroll assistant will be responsible for maintaining employee data with strict confidentiality. This is a full-time, on-site position.

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To be successful as a payroll administrator, you must have strong numeracy skills and be able to multitask effectively. Ultimately, an outstanding payroll administrator should be able to manage all aspects of payroll in a timely and accurate manner.

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Responsibilities in Role​

• Process payroll, payroll audits, and all employee profile changes, including, but not limited to: transfers, promotions, demotions, wage changes, job changes, terminations, and new hires.

• Assists with processing, accuracy, and distribution of weekly payroll.

• Demonstrates general knowledge of payroll labor laws.

• Provide information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters.

• Completes various reports such as, but not limited to BLS and Multiple Worksite Reports.

• Positive, professional, and accurate written and verbal communication with employees and management at all levels.

• Provides assistance to auditors (internal and external) by providing reports and answering questions as needed.

• Performs various tasks and projects as needed within the HR and Payroll department such as, but not limited to, Verification of Employment, Wage Garnishments and internal self-audits.

• Assist New Hires with onboarding

• Maintain and audit Driver Training records and update excel spreadsheet (both in how it relates to payroll and their final day certification)

• Assist our terminals in distributing “Assessment Profiles” as requested

• This position will also assist with switchboard rotation coverage – about 1.5 hours every other week.

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Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Three plus years in a Payroll Office performing all payroll functions

• Excellent skills using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Suite products

• Familiarity with Teams is a plus

• Strong skills in using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll system

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion

• Excellent problem-solving/judgment skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to recognize issues and take the initiative to propose solutions

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of an electronic payroll/HRIS system (we use Paycom)

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Benefits:​

• Paid Time Off (start accruing week one)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Prescription Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401K with company match up to 3%

• Paid Life and AD&D Insurance for You and Your Family

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)

• Employee Assistance Program (Family Care, Legal Information, Financial Guidance)

• On-site Care Coach Program

• Cancer Care Program

• LifeKeys Services

• Travel Connect Services

• Eagle Rewards Recognition Program

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Bereavement

• Working Advantage (discount prices on a variety of things you already use)

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​Not yet ready to apply? Then stay connected with us! Speak with a recruiter now by calling (833) 463-7627 [weekdays, 8 am to 5 pm EST, excluding holidays]. Sign up to receive job alerts by email, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

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Eagle Transport Corporation is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, and we perform Background and MVR screenings prior to hire.