Payroll Analyst

Swickard Auto Group is a dynamic and fast-growing Automotive Retail company committed to excellence in every aspect of our operations. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented Payroll Analyst to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll team. The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with relevant regulations, and providing support for various payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

What Winning Looks Like:

• Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
• Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees at our 32 locations.
• Verify and reconcile payroll data including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commission and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll taxes, withholding, and reporting.
• Assist with the implementation of payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters and provide assistance as needed.
• Generate payroll reports for management review and analysis.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies.
• Stay up to date on changes in payroll regulations and ensure compliance with new requirements.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Skills Needed to Win:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business: Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll processing or related field.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working with large amounts of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Paylocity HRIS experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: Our culture is defined by a few core principles; We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work! We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Porsche, Audi, Jaguar-Land Rover, and more.
• We have over 2500 employees at 40 franchises in 5 states…and we are still growing!
• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.