Automotive Payroll Specialist

Hendrick Automotive Group•Kansas City, MO

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and maintaining payroll and related employment records. This role involves compiling payroll data, computing wages and deductions, maintaining payroll records, preparing reports, and ensuring employees receive necessary benefits information and paperwork. The position also requires maintaining an organized work area, participating in training, accurately recording hours worked, and adhering to company policies and safety regulations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
Ability to learn the HRIS system, Spreadsheet software, and other software programs for operational needs.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and company personnel.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with non-routine problems involving multiple variables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with management company and dealership personnel.

Nice To Haves

GED
High School Diploma
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Doctorate Degree
Accounting
Automotive
Business
Human Resources
Information Technology
up to 3 years
5+ years
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, sales commissions or piecework from time sheets and other records
Computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records
Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments
Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records
Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages
Ensures that all new employees complete necessary paperwork on a timely basis
Ensures employees receive benefits information and paperwork
Prepares and maintains other employment records
Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
Participates in required training
Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
Follows Safeguards rules and regulations
Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
Complies with Company policies and procedures
Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties