Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

A growing automotive group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with prior experience working across multiple payroll systems. The incumbent will work under the direction of a senior team member and play a critical role in weekly payroll preparation and processing, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory laws, auditing payroll records and producing essential reporting. The right individual will be highly detail-oriented, a quick learner, and thrive under pressure while maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Experience in multi-location payroll in a dealership environment is strongly required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Full-cycle payroll processing, including new hire setup, terminations, timecard validation, adjustments, and garnishments
• Primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and resolution of discrepancies
• Maintain accurate employee payroll and timekeeping records
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 reconciliation and reporting
• Conduct invoice and payroll audits as needed
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams for cross-functional accuracy and alignment

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant payroll experience required
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now required; familiarity with Paylocity, Paychex, or other platforms strongly preferred
• Prior multi-location payroll processing experience required
• Prior experience in a Automotive Dealership industry required
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll tax regulations and compliance
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and interruptions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate initiative, independence, and a high level of discretion
• Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Accounting or finance background preferred

What We Offer:

• Yearly salary: $65,000 – $70,000 based on experience
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• multi-location payroll : 7 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 7 years (Required)
• Automotive dealership: 7 years (Required)
• CDK: 7 years (Required)
• ADP Payroll: 7 years (Required)
• Commission/Draw: 7 years (Required)
• Human Resources Knowledge: 7 years (Required)
• ADP Workforce Now: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pearl River, NY 10965 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000