Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales volume, bonuses, and commissions; monies to be withheld for taxes; health insurance reconciliations.
• Updates master payroll records by verifying and recording changes affecting net wages such as federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, etc., and data concerning compensation increases, promotions, and/or transfer of employees between departments.
• Prepares and issues paychecks including but not limited to off-cycle paychecks as necessary.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Prepares/files all hiring and termination paperwork including COBRA letters.
• Maintains records for vacations and sick-day eligibility.
• Processes all employee insurance forms and insurance payments in coordination with the insurance broker. Support the HR team with benefits administration.
• Supports the HR team with benefits administration.
• Processes child support and garnishment orders.
• Collaborates with employees, department managers, partner with HR, and dealership staff to resolve payroll-related issues as they arise.
• Researches and resolves issues that may arise with notices from various tax jurisdictions.
• Maintains confidential reports for leadership and prepares other reporting as needed, including Worker’s Compensation.

Qualifications

• 1 Year previous automotive payroll experience.
• Experienced in automotive dealership payroll a must (including commissions, tech pay, recoupable draw , etc.) or 2 years dealership accounting experience.
• Unwavering ethics and discretion and be committed to protecting our employee's sensitive information.
• Understands employee payroll issues, and communicates solutions effectively, professionally, and respectfully.
• Skilled at time management & follow-through with superior attention to detail.
• Clean and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to learn company software (ADP).
• Proficient in Excel.
• Must possess problem-solving and analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Able to handle confidential material and communicate with all levels of management.