Automotive Payroll Specialist

Are you someone who has worked in payroll for an automotive group or dealership? Do you enjoy working on multiple tasks at once? 

Our team at Castle Automotive Group is looking for a Payroll Specialist with a keen eye for detail and experience working with unions. 

As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a key role in managing end-to-end payroll processes for multiple dealerships within our group. You'll navigate union requirements and partner closely with HR to keep everything running smoothly.

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Schedule: Full-Time Onsite

Automotive Payroll Specialist Responsibilities

• Collect and compile payroll data, entering data or computing and posting wages, and reconciling errors in order to maintain accurate payroll records


• Records changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions, insurance coverage and loan payments for each employee, and keeping master payroll records updated


• Reports earnings, taxes and deductions


• Compute and process direct deposits, paychecks as well as tax-withholding statements for employees' use in preparing income tax returns


• Coordinates with HR in processing new hire paperwork, including verifying employee I9 forms and documentation, payroll change, and termination paperwork


• Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters


• Provide support to multiple locations in timekeeping and reporting requirements


• Maintains files, records, and compiling statistical reports as needed


• Coordinating with the HR department to ensure accurate employee data and compliance


• Comprehensive knowledge of government payroll rules and regulations including union contracts


• Other duties as assigned

Automotive Payroll Specialist Qualifications

• At least 3 years of previous payroll experience for an automotive group or dealership


• Strong knowledge of union contracts and their impact on payroll practices


• Thrives in fast-paced, ever-evolving environment


• Ability to use an adding machine


• Experience with Netchex payroll system is a plus


• Willingness to adhere to established policies and procedures


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion


• Excellent communication skills and calm under pressure


• Technology-savvy. Google Doc, sheets, Microsoft Office


• Strong organization & time management skills


• Self-Motivated, Team player, with attention to detail

What We Offer:

• 401(K) with employer match


• Major medical, dental (50% employee paid premiums)


• Vision


• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and more)


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off 


• Employee vehicle purchase discounts


• Career advancement opportunities


• Fun work environment

Annual Salary: $71K - $75K 

Compensation will be based on performance and experience; pay ranges may vary from displayed amounts

We are looking for qualified, quality people who are ready to start their career within our family. We are a drug free, EEOC, and Affirmative Action Employer. To learn more about us visit: https://jointeamcastle.com/