Payroll Administrator

Sames Automotive Group•Laredo, TX

About The Position

With over 115 years of proud history, our family-owned automotive dealership has built a reputation for excellence, trust, and a commitment to our employees and customers alike. We take pride in our highly tenured team, supportive work environment, and a strong culture of promoting from within. We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join our growing team and help us continue delivering top-tier service from the inside out. ________________________________________ Position Summary As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees. You'll work closely with our HR and accounting teams to maintain compliance, support reporting functions, and provide outstanding service to our staff.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll experience (automotive industry a plus, but not required)
Strong knowledge of payroll best practices and applicable laws
Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or dealership systems like CDK preferred)
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

automotive industry a plus, but not required
Experience with payroll software dealership systems like CDK preferred

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple departments in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain and update employee payroll records
Manage payroll deductions, benefits, and wage garnishments
Prepare and distribute payroll reports for internal and external use
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and promptly
Support HR and accounting teams with audits and year-end reporting