Murgado Automotive Group

Payroll Operations Manager

Barrington, IL

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 13 days ago

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About the role

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across seven dealership locations, including both commissioned and union employees.

Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development.
Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, Operations, General Managers, and executive leadership to support organizational objectives.
Manage Payroll Administration & Compliance
Maintain payroll systems, controls, procedures, and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.
Perform payroll tax reporting, audits, reconciliations, and year-end processing.
Manage updates and maintain payroll master files, employee records, tax elections, and compensation changes.
Manage employee status changes including promotions, transfers, compensation adjustments, and terminations.
Develop, implement, and maintain performance-based compensation plans for sales, service, parts, and administrative departments based on dealership financial statements and operation metrics.
Partner with leadership to create compensation structures for new positions and organizational changes.

7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll leadership or management responsibilities.
Experience managing union payroll and collective bargaining agreement requirements.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret automotive dealership financial statements.

Automotive dealership payroll experience strongly preferred.
Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Office Manager, Accounting Manager, or similar dealership accounting leadership role.
Strong understanding of dealership accounting processes, financial statement preparation, and operational reporting.
Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Verify payroll data including hours worked, commissions, bonuses, incentive compensation, deductions, and benefit contributions.
Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
Oversee the maintenance of records related to PTO, vacation, sick leave, and other leave programs.

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