Findlay Management - Payroll Administrator

Experienced Automotive Payroll Administrator

Findlay Automotive Group is a family-owned dealership, with locations in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and California. We embrace the idea that we can be more than the place where people buy and service their cars - we want to make our community better and that starts with our employees. We believe that respecting our employees and giving them opportunities to grow produces happy customers which in turn makes a business successful.

We are seeking an Experienced Automotive Payroll Administrator and/or an experience in the Automotive Accounting Office to process in-house, semi-monthly payroll for approximately 400 employees. Candidates must be ready to be a part of a fantastic & hardworking team! As a Payroll Administrator, reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Director, the incumbents primary role is to perform payroll administration duties including input and processing. This experienced level payroll support position is geared towards a detail-oriented individual with demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.

We Offer:

• Flexible & family-friendly schedule.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Findlay Sick Pay.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• 401K with company match opportunity.
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Legal Assistance, Wellness Advice, Counseling, etc).
• Great working environment.
• We encourage community involvement.
• We believe in promoting from within.

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.
• Process child support and garnishment orders.
• Coordinate with employees, department managers, partner with HR, and dealership staff to resolve payroll-related issues as they arise.
• Research and resolve issues that may arise with notices from various tax jurisdictions.
• Maintain confidential reports for leadership and prepare other reporting as needed, including Workers Compensation.

Qualifications

• 1 Year Experience in automotive dealership payroll (including commissions, tech pay, recoupable draw, etc.) or 2 years automotive accounting office experience.
• Have 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 drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to learn company software (ADP).
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Must possess problem-solving and analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential material and communicate with all levels of management.