Manager, Driver Compensation at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. — Lowell, AR

Job Title:

Manager, Driver Compensation

Department:

Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this role is responsible for managing driver compensation programs that align with the company's goals and adhere to regulatory standards. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to create compliant structures that enhance business performance through partnership with business leadership. This position requires direct management of a team of hourly/salaried employees.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the documentation and maintenance of driver compensation plans by maximizing efficiency, developing and improving processes, and leading strategic initiatives
• Creates and executes comprehensive training programs focused on compensation design and strategy
• Monitors compensation metrics and provide leadership with insights on best practices, emerging trends, opportunities, and associated costs
• Conducts regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Works closely with Human Resources, Operations, and Recruiting teams to support driver compensation programs
• Serves as a subject matter expert on compensation-related inquiries and provides guidance to managers
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, while also adhering to internal policies
• Supports the resolution of employee relations issues related to compensation programs and policies, and escalates to senior management when necessary
• Hires, leads, motivates, and oversees the training, development, and management of employees to meet team objectives

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experience in Compensation, HR Generalist, Finance, or a related field, or military equivalent with 1 year of which being in a team lead or leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field and 4 years of experience in Compensation, HR Generalist, Finance, or related field, or military equivalent with 1 year of which being in a team lead or leadership role

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Human Resources Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Human Resources

Job Opening ID:

00634184 Manager, Driver Compensation (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.