Payroll Specialist II

Lithia & Driveway•Medford, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dealership: L0105 Lithia Home Office Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) 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.

Requirements

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
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Payroll experience preferred
Accounting/reporting experience preferred

Responsibilities

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
Process payroll for 750–1,000 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