Payroll Admin

Payroll Administrator

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all dealership employees. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and internal policies, manages employee compensation data, and supports accounting and human resources functions related to payroll and benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll for dealership staff, including sales, service parts, and administrative departments.
• Calculating commissions, bonuses, and spiffs in accordance with dealership pay plans.
• Reviewing and validating timesheets, attendance records, and PTO requests.
• Maintaining employee payroll records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handling wage garnishments, deductions, and benefits contributions.
• Preparing payroll-related reports for internal management and external audits.
• Collaborating with accounting to ensure payroll expenses are recorded accurately.
• Staying updated on changes in labor laws, tax regulations, and dealership pay practices.
• Responding to employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Onboarding and offboarding tasks related to payroll (e.g., new hire setup, final pay, benefits etc.)
• Reconciling payroll reports and assisting with year-end tax filings.

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in an automotive dealership or similar environment.
• Knowledge of payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, NetChex, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds).
• Understanding of payroll best practices, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.