Automotive Payroll Processor

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Cerritos, CA (On-Site) | Type : Full Time | Hourly Range : $29-$30 / hr

Norm Reeves Auto Group is a nationally-recognized group of privately-owned retail automotive dealerships located in Southern California, Texas, and Florida including the #1 Honda Dealership in the Nation. With a history dating back to 1963, our group has established a reputation for innovation, integrity, and customer-centric services. We are expanding rapidly and are looking for talented individuals that are eager to grow their careers while the company continues to expand!

We are seeking an Payroll Processor to be responsible for compiling and maintaining payroll records, processing and issuing paychecks, and supporting all activities involved in processing payroll for the dealership. This position contributes to the success of the company by effectively and efficiently managing the payroll function, as well as achieving goals established by management to support strategic plan objectives.

The Payroll Coordinator must have great attention to detail when it comes to following process, and must stay up to date and knowledgeable of applicable State and Federal Laws. They must also be friendly and warm when it comes to helping managers and employees understand their pay, understand their payroll deductions and be able to quickly answer or direct employees to HR for general inquiries about pay and timekeeping when appropriate.

Schedule : Monday - Friday from 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

What You’ll Do :

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales volume, bonuses, and commissions; monies to be withheld for taxes; employee contributions to insurance and retirement plans; etc., from time sheets and other records
• Updates master payroll records by verifying and recording changes affecting net wages such as federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, etc., and data concerning compensation increases, promotions and / or transfer of employees between departments
• Computes wages and deductions, reviews for accuracy and posts to payroll records
• Prepares and issues paychecks
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
• Processes pay for PTO, Vacation and Sick eligibility and maintain balance accuracy
• Assists in reconciling and processing all payroll related government and tax reporting, as well as the preparation, disbursement, and documentation of all withholdings.
• Works with Tekion and ADP to process payroll and resolve software problems and / or issues
• Prepares manual payroll checks as requested
• Provides reports which require payroll information, i.e., earnings, deductions, budgeting, etc.
• Works closely with HR for employee benefits process :
• Responds to HR emails and assists with leaves (FMLA / CFRA / PDL)
• Escalates inquiries and concerns to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolutions
• Forwards all legal and governmental mail, mandated child support, garnishments, and record request
• Alerts HR of any and all pertinent information related to employees, pay and timekeeping
• Facilitates attendance and meeting scheduling for annual Open Enrollment periods in February and July

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