Payroll Specialist

Dream Motor Group•Coral Gables, FL

7d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist gathers, enters, audits, administers and maintains the organization's payroll records of more than 1500 exempt and non-exempt multi-site employees by planning, implementing, and evaluating payroll policies, programs, and practices.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of payroll administration
Complete understanding of payroll principals as detailed by IRS, state and federal guidelines
Must be able to work independently
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills in diverse environments
Ability to utilize strong organizational skills
3+ years of experience administering payroll process for 500+ Exempt and Non-exempt employees in an automotive dealership multi-location setting
Computer literate with knowledge in payroll systems (ADP required), Word, Excel, Outlook, and multiple vendors sites
Must be able to handle demanding situations
Must be able to multitask
Ability to collaborate with the public
Ability to collaborate with other dealership personnel
Maintain a high level of professional personal appearance and conduct
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

Bookkeeping and/or general accounting background helpful
Familiarity with dealership systems helpful (Tekion, CDK, Reynolds, etc.)
Flexible

Responsibilities

Gather and input payroll data from timesheets, commission reports and production/technician records into ADP payroll system on a weekly basis
Calculate and record voluntary payroll deductions
Process requests for manual checks, cash and accounts receivable adjustments
Administer wage garnishments through payroll vendor and follow-up
Review, verify and balance payroll batches to ensure accuracy of payment to employees
Post specific payroll information to General Ledger and third party vendors
Maintain accurate records of paid time off and vacation requests on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
Maintain the integrity of employee records by ongoing organizing and filing
Create standard and adhoc reports for departmental review using HRIS database
Establish and maintain compliance with federal and state payroll guidelines (FLSA)
Preserve integrity of employee files and employee information
Be an ambassador for the employee, department and company
Provide outstanding customer service to employees by answering questions and troubleshooting payroll issues and concerns
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Assist Controller and General Manager as needed