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Schumacher Automotive Group · 19 hours ago

Dealership Payroll Manager

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Schumacher Automotive Group has been serving Palm Beach County for over 50 years and is seeking a Payroll Manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry. The Payroll Manager will oversee bi-weekly payroll administration for over 750 employees, ensuring precision and compliance in high-volume payroll operations.

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Responsibilities

Processes bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls, including reviewing and correcting timekeeping records

Process high-volume payroll, approximately 750 employees

Work with multiple cost centers and legal entities

Monitor and review entries into the Timekeeping software for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with company policies

Audit paid time off accruals in Paylocity and work with vendors on resolving latency or other issues

Process add pays, reimbursements, miscellaneous, and benefits deductions

Prepare and distribute direct deposit and payroll checks as applicable

Input and maintain a general and confidential database in payroll and timekeeping systems

Process documents received from Human Resources

Maintain CDK profile related to hours worked and audit regularly for alignment with Paylocity information

Maintain and process all records and reports for employment-related tax returns (941 and SUI)

Prepares annual Workers' Compensation Report

Research and resolve any issues or questions from managers and employees regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and court orders

Train new supervisors in the proper use of the timekeeping system and provide ongoing assistance as needed

Participate in the preparation and completion of audits as necessary

Coordinate with other workgroups as requested, including but not limited to Human Resources, Accounting, and IT on special projects; researches and reconciles issues that affect payroll

Review and troubleshoot issues related to company time clock hardware and interfaces, partnering with IT and HR as needed

Assist with annual open enrollments; process any changes to employee benefits (as related to payroll) accordingly

Processes audits on initial enrollments, adjustments, and terminations of benefit premiums withholding per employee choices

Manage benefit invoice reconciliations every month

Review, validate, and process W-2’s, ACA forms, 1094, and 1095

Perform accounting and finance-related work as assigned in non-payroll weeks

Qualification

Payroll managementAutomotive industry experienceHigh-volume payroll processingCDK proficiencyUS payroll regulations knowledgeMicrosoft Suite proficiencyPaylocity knowledgeLeadership skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma or equivalent required

Business Administration or Human Resources bachelors degree

5+ years of professional payroll experience running multiple legal entities and processing commissions, flat rates and other complex processing in an automotive dealership environment is required

5+ years of experience processing high volume payroll, of 500 + employees in the automotive industry required

Demonstrated advanced-level computer literacy with standard software packages (Microsoft suite, email, mail merge) required

Proficiency using CDK required

Strong experience in development of efficiencies in payroll processes, directing changes, and internal controls

In-depth knowledge of US payroll regulations and reporting requirements

Strong leadership skills, ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities, meet deadlines and thrive under the pressure of time constraints while maintain accuracy and focus on attention to detail