Payroll Clerk / Payroll Specialist

Job description

Payroll Clerk / Payroll Specialist – Automotive Dealership Location: Barrington, IL: Murgado Automotive Group, a leading automotive dealership group , is hiring an experienced Payroll Clerk / Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple dealership locations. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented payroll professional with strong compliance knowledge and dealership or multi‑entity payroll experience. Key Responsibilities: - Process weekly and bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on time - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws - Maintain payroll records, employee files, and audit documentation - Resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies - Review and validate timecards and timekeeping data - Partner with HR and Accounting on payroll reporting and reconciliation Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED required (Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred) - 5+ years of payroll processing experience (automotive or multi‑location payroll preferred) - Working knowledge of payroll systems; Paycom experience a plus - Strong Excel skills and attention to detail - Solid understanding of payroll tax and wage regulations - Ability to main...