What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Processor position at NexaMotion Group?
WHO WE ARE:
How will transportation and mobility evolve? What will the vehicle of the future look like - and how will those vehicles be repaired? How can the next chapter of your career contribute to solving these transportation challenges and more?
NexaMotion Group (NMG) is on a mission to simplify complex vehicle repair to keep the world moving.
We are a leading automotive parts distributor represented across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, and through patent-winning software and technology, we are revolutionizing our industry.
What has remained constant throughout our SO-year history of transformation is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which NMG was founded: Commitment, Humility, Optimism, Integrity, and Respect.
A career with NMG offers the opportunity to make an impact within a rapidly growing organization
- the chance to learn, lead, collaborate, and connect with other solutions-oriented, forward-thinking professionals. We invest meaningfully in training and development, empowering you to build your future alongside ours and shape a career unique to your talents, interest, and purpose.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking a Payroll Processor to support accurate and timely payroll processing across our growing organization. This role supports a wide range of payroll activities in a dynamic environment and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, eager to learn payroll fundamentals, and interested in building a career in payroll and compliance.
You will work closely with the payroll team and the Manager of Benefits & Payroll to ensure payroll accuracy, support team memberneeds, and assist with audits, reporting, and system maintenance. This position provides hands-on experience and exposure to payroll operations within a multi-state, multi-provincial (Canada), and union environment.
Most importantly, this role is for someone who believes that values matter.
You will be welcomed into a culture that leads with purpose and accountability and is deeply grounded in NMG's Mission, Vision, and Values. Our HR and Payroll teams operate with a high standard of professionalism and trust and are guided by NMG's values of Commitment, Humility, Optimism, Integrity, and Respect.
The Payroll Processor we seek is not only technically capable-but aligned in how they show up, work with others, and represent our company. Cultural fit and values alignment are critical to success in this role. This is a hybrid position in our Walton Hills, OH home office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Processing & Support
- Process and assist with weekly and bi-weekly payroll for U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and union team members.
- Assist with weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and union team members.
- Calculate, process, and reconcile payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and court-ordered deductions.
- Audit payroll and timekeeping data for accuracy prior to processing.
- Review payroll reports to identify and resolve errors, missing items, or inconsistencies.
- Support payroll adjustments including PTO, leaves of absence, and one-time payments.
- Process payroll corrections as needed.
- Maintain payroll documentation and tracking records.
- Assist with payroll tax setup and maintenance within the HRIS.
- Support unclaimed wage verifications and required filings.
Team Member Support
- Respond to routine payroll-related questions from team members.
- Assist in researching and resolving pay discrepancies.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information with discretion.
Reconciliation & Reporting
- Assist in resolving payroll errors and reconciling variances.
- Support payroll reporting, including Multiple Worksite reporting.
- Administer Canadian Records of Employment (ROEs).
Year-End & Compliance
- Assist with year-end processes including tax form preparation and audits.
- Participate in training and development to improve payroll skills and compliance knowledge.
- Build and maintain understanding of payroll cycles, attendance policies, and regulations.
- Develop working knowledge of multi-state payroll and compliance requirements.
- Stay current on payroll laws, industry trends, and best practices.
Additional Duties
- Maintains positive relationships through NMG values with team members at all levels within NMG.
- Other duties as assigned.
KEV QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of experience in payroll, HR, accounting, or administrative support.
- Demonstrated alignment with NMG's Mission, Vision, and Values: Commitment, Humility, Optimism, Integrity, and Respect.
- Consistent professionalism, accountability, and ethical judgment.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
- Efficiently perform commonly used formulas (e.g., vlookup, IF statements, True/False, TRIM, SUM,) as well as Pivot Tables, charts, drop down lists, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity of ADP WFN & eTime
- Prior experience in HR, finance, or data entry roles.
- BA in Accounting, Business, Human Resources or a related field.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn quickly and take initiative.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.
- Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic.
- High degree of integrity in order to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances while maintaining professionalism.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is regularly required to sit, stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; push or pull; and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
As necessary based on operational needs. Approximately 5-10% of the time.