Automotive Payroll Manager (Must have dealership experience)

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Automotive Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a busy dealership environment. This is a critical onsite role based in West Palm Beach, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large employee base, while maintaining compliance with dealership-specific policies and labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume dealership workforce.
• Supervise and mentor one direct report (Payroll Specialist).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and dealership-specific policies.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update payroll systems and records.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management review.
• Handle payroll audits and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry trends, tax regulations, and dealership payroll best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in an automotive dealership setting.
• Proven experience managing high-volume payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of dealership payroll structures, including commissions, bonuses, and technician flat-rate pay.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., CDK, ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds, Paylocity).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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