Payroll Clerk/Payroll Administrator

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Payroll Clerk to add to our team....IMMEDIATELY This FULL-TIME position requires you to be in the office and on top of your game in order to keep things moving efficiently and effectively for our team members at our Automotive Dealerships throughout the Hampton Roads region, so reliability and dependability is a must PREVIOUS PAYROLL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED If you are detailed, organized, and have a positive attitude, then you belong here in the Administrative Office of Southern Auto Group.

It's exciting that we are continuing to grow at such a rapid pace, which means more job opportunities for our friends and family in our region, and that's a beautiful thing This also means more employees and more Payroll obligations that need to be met. With this being a FULL-TIME position, we will need you in the office Monday thru Friday (your weekends are always your own of course) to keep things moving as smoothly as possible. We also offer a FREE Wellness option that is available to each and every employee at the time of Benefit Enrollment eligibility This is the perfect position for someone that has previous experience in Payroll……and a fantastic way to keep the funds rolling into your bank account Phone interviews will begin as early as next week, and if all goes well, you will be scheduled for a face-to-face interview with the HR Director

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, GED, and/or relative Payroll experience. Candidates must have strong administrative, computer, and organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile biweekly payroll data from time sheets and information provided by the parts and services directors
• Calculate vacation pay for non-hourly employees
• Update master payroll records, new hires, wage changes, tax and benefits deductions, compensation increases, etc. Transfer employees between departments or locations
• Process payments for insurance benefits
• Process uniform deposit refunds
• Record sales and employee service contributions, and company match for the Christmas/Longevity bonus program

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school, GED, or equivalent employment experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information
• Mathematical Skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding in order to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an in-person position and your attendance is required in order to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Company Description

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Our dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership. Our Mission Statement is as follows:

Mission Statement:

At Southern Auto Group, our mission is:

• To recognize and fulfill the unique needs of every customer, consistently going above and beyond expectations.
• To provide our employees with the training, resources, and support necessary for personal and professional growth.
• To uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions—with customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.
• To lead our industry by delivering quality products and services that create a competitive advantage, driving growth in sales, profitability, and long-term success.

We are committed to hiring and retaining the very best employees in a supportive and positive workplace. The foundation of our culture is low employee turnover, career development, and increasing opportunities for responsibility and compensation. Guided by these principles, we foster an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute, and grow alongside the organization.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

• FREE WELLNESS PLAN
• Health Insurance
• Health Gap Insurance
• TeleMedicine/TeleHealth
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (Short Term and Long Term)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance with AD&D
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K Retirement Plan Offered by John Hancock
• Identity and Fraud Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Birthday Pay