Job Description
Payroll Administrator
Cedar Rapids, IA
About CRST
CRST The Transportation Solution is one of the nation's largest privately held transportation and logistics companies, delivering capacity solutions across truckload, brokerage, flatbed and specialized freight. With decades of experience and a network of operating companies serving customers across North America, CRST is built on a foundation of safety, integrity and commitment to the people and communities we serve.
The Opportunity
CRST is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you'll own the day-to-day execution of high-volume payroll cycles for both office employees and drivers - making sure every paycheck is accurate, timely and compliant.
This is a high-accountability role for someone who takes pride in getting the details right, stays calm under volume and knows that payroll accuracy is one of the most trust-sensitive things a company can get right. You'll partner closely with operations teams, respond to employee inquiries and keep the payroll engine running without interruption.
How You'll Work
- Location Cedar Rapids, IA (1332 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404)
- Compensation Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process
- Benefits Comprehensive package including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts
What You'll Do
- Process biweekly office payroll and weekly driver payroll accurately and on time
- Review and audit employee timecards, identify missing approvals and correct discrepancies before payroll is finalized
- Audit and correct leave pay, overtime rates, state tax codes, PTO pay, orientation pay, sign-on bonuses, referral pay and operations team coding
- Process court-ordered garnishments including child support orders, state tax levies and other wage withholding requirements
- Review and apply employee tax status changes and miscellaneous payroll system updates
- Perform manual data entry with a high degree of accuracy
- Build and run payroll reports to support cycle balancing, deduction audits and 401k reconciliation
- Conduct final balance checks of coding, deductions and 401k contributions prior to payroll release
- Monitor and respond to high-volume shared inboxes from employees and operations teams
- Handle inbound calls from drivers and office employees regarding pay questions
- Partner with operations teams to resolve timecard discrepancies and coding errors
What Great Looks Like
- Payroll cycles close on time with minimal errors or corrections after release
- Employees and drivers receive accurate, timely answers to pay questions
- Garnishments and tax updates are processed in full compliance with applicable requirements
- Discrepancies are caught and resolved before they become paycheck problems
- Operations teams see you as a reliable, responsive partner
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 or more years of experience in payroll processing or a related administrative role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
- Ability to perform high-volume, repetitive work accurately and consistently
- Ability to learn quickly and apply new information in a fast-paced environment
Going the Extra Mile
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field
- Experience processing multi-state payroll
- Familiarity with multi-state tax requirements and garnishment processing
- Prior experience in transportation, logistics or a high-volume payroll environment
Why CRST
CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success.
Core Values
- Safety at the Core of All We Do
- Integrity in Every Decision and Action
- Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities
Equal Opportunity Employer CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
