To be a team member at Dobbs Tire and Auto you must be dedicated to supporting the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: To be the leader in the automotive tire and service aftermarket industry in every market that we operate in providing premier service to our guests.

POSITION TITLE: Specialist, Payroll

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers was founded in 1976 as a family-owned complete auto care solution in South St. Louis, Missouri. The Dobbs brand has experienced significant growth, expanding to over 100 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Texas and Ohio with future growth goals to over 200 stores by 2027. Along with offering a full selection of quality tire brands, all locations provide comprehensive automotive services, from routine maintenance to complex diagnostics and engine repairs. Our investment in training, development, safety and wellbeing ensures our team members provide quality service to our customers each and every time. Our company culture extends beyond the shop, we actively support local organizations and charities in the communities where we live and work.

Dobbs Tire and Auto is seeking a Payroll Specialist to provide general technical support within the corporate payroll department. This position will perform full cycle payroll processing, data validation, HRIS maintenance, and general employee support and guidance. The ideal candidate will be deadline driven, accountable, employee centric and a team player with a strong work ethic to contribute to the department goals and achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative support to the entire payroll department including but no limited to, processing bi-weekly payroll, running reports, validating data, maintaining timekeeping systems and administering garnishments/deductions
• Processes and reviews time to ensure complete and accurate multi state payroll processing; generate direct deposits and complete postings
• General understanding of multi state and city tax codes and requirements to ensure payroll accuracy
• Strong employee centric attitude to provide timely support on complex payroll questions/issues
• Strong technical acumen of the HRIS/Payroll system with the ability to transfer data, run reports and manage transactions
• Assists with timecard validations, vacation entries, and data validations prior to accounting system exports
• Owns the structure and maintenances of the electronic timekeeping system, including new hire setup, permission profiles, employee groups, pay codes and user roles
• Participate in and present in various department trainings including new process launches and new hire orientation
• Complete employment verifications for team members
• Track and process employee garnishments ensuring timely responses and payments
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• A strong belief in safety- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to results
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Strong critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail
• Highly-customer centric and master relationship builder
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS/Payroll software: ADP specific preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Corporate headquarters is located at: 1983 Brennan Plaza High Ridge, MO 63049
• This position operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment- work from work is required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 5 years of multi state payroll processing experience required
• Advanced technical skills within HRIS/Payroll Software- ADP strongly preferred
• CPP certification a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The physical demands listed below are representative of the physical skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of the physical demand requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

• This position will be required to use standard office equipment such as phones, computers, printers, etc.
• Safety Sensitive Requirements: This position is not a safety sensitive role.

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.