Payroll Specialist II

Lithia & Driveway | Payroll Specialist II

At Lithia & Driveway our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

We're currently seeking a Payroll Specialist II to join our high-performing team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-location workforce.

Location: Medford, OR (on-site)

Compensation Range: $21.65-31.25/hr, with a typical starting range of $23.00/hr. Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

What You'll Do:

Worker Changes & Employee Data Management:

• Verify and maintain accurate employee information, including new hires, rehires, transfers, position changes, and pay rate updates
• Process off-cycle payroll checks and employee terminations in a timely manner

Payroll Processing:

• Process payroll for 7501,000 employees depending on payroll frequency
• Collect and validate payroll data from store locations
• Run payroll data retrieval and calculation processes
• Import payroll data into Workday and review reports for accuracy and completeness
• Audit payroll registers to identify and resolve missing information or calculation discrepancies
• Ensure store payrolls are finalized and confirmed in accordance with processing deadlines
• Post store general ledgers (G/Ls) and maintain accurate payroll documentation
• Update shared tracking logs including payroll confirmations, register approvals, and payroll exceptions
• Scan and maintain required payroll documentation following each payroll cycle
• Complete month-end account reviews for assigned stores by the fourth business day of each month
• Collect and maintain standard pay plans while updating payroll calculation details as needed
• Conduct audits and data reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity within Workday reporting

What You'll Bring:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and active listening skills
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Payroll experience preferred
• Accounting/reporting experience preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.