Payroll Specialist

Are you a skilled Payroll Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and enjoys an ever-evolving industry? We're 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

• Prefer minimum 3 years previous payroll processing experience in a dealership environment


• Experience with Netchex payroll system is a plus


• Excellent communication skills


• Willingness to adhere to established policies and procedures


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion


• 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 - $76K 

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/