Payroll Specialist

Join The LKQ Family!We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Take the first step toward a rewarding career!Responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure the efficient functioning of the Workday U.S. or Canada Payroll modules. This role involves handling complex payroll tasks.Essential Job DutiesResponsible for the weekly and bi-weekly payroll process from beginning to end, including data entry, adjustments, and reconciliations. Ensure payroll is processed with speed and accuracy. Ensure compliance with federal, state and/or provincial payroll legislation and internal controls as related to payroll processing and company policy.Act as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from managers and employees. Assist managers in ensuring that adjustments are entered in the system, including pension fund and group insurance when necessary (in Canada). Answer questions related to the payroll process. Build productive internal/external working relationships.Conduct audits during processing to verify the accuracy of payroll data and internal controls. Audit and process special pay.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues. Validate and reconcile payroll data, including complex transactions (retro pay, bonuses, leave, garnishment and vacation balances).Interpret pay policies (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers' compensation, union contracts, government regulations and/or remittance, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensure appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and correctly applied to the various accounts.Provide training and support to payroll team members and other departments.Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors. Contribute to payroll policy development and best practices.Respond to employee inquiries and provide communication support regarding payroll matters.Coordinate with HR and other departments to ensure accurate payroll records and employee data.Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports to internal stakeholders.Support compliance with CRA and Revenue Québec payroll processing, regulations and filings.Maintain confidentiality and adhere to LKQ's data privacy and internal control standards.Assume other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Minimum RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.3+ years of related experience required.For Canadian job: Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance.For Canadian job: Must be bilingual (French and English).Preferred Requirements2+ years of Workday Payroll experience preferred.Workday Payroll Certification or equivalent.Certified Payroll Professional (US)Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAdvanced proficiency in Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups).Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for complex reconciliations.Exceptional service orientation with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly in both English and French.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with colleagues, and deliver presentations to departmental or middle management.Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.Decisions generally affect one's own job or the assigned functional area.Results are defined; sets personal goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.Essential Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWork is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.