Payroll Clerk

Hawk Auto Group; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk Auto Group in Westmont, IL is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our HR/Payroll team on-site. You will process employee payroll on scheduled dates and monitor the time reporting system to ensure accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and payroll processing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with ADP Workforce Now; strong numeracy and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; payroll software experience a plus.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Accurate Payroll Processing: process employee payroll on scheduled dates.
• Monitor Time Reporting: oversee electronic time reporting for accuracy.
• Resolve Payroll Inquiries: respond to payroll questions from employees.
• Bonus & Commission Payouts: manage payouts when applicable.
• Generate Payroll Reports: prepare essential payroll reports.
• Employee Benefits and Union Payments: process related invoices and payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PAYROLL CLERK Full Time)

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL

REPORTS TO: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER/PAYROLL DEPT MANGER

FLSA STATUS: HOURLY

Hawk Auto, is part of one of Chicago's dynamic and rapidly growing automotive groups, with multiple dealership locations across Illinois. As a trusted name in the industry, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our operations. We are looking for a Payroll Clerk, on site for our Westmont corporate office.

Essential Duties:

• Accurate Payroll Processing: You’ll take charge of processing employee payroll on scheduled dates, ensuring timely and correct payments.
• Monitor Time Reporting: Proactively monitor our electronic time reporting system to prevent errors and work with managers to address any issues.
• Resolve Payroll Inquiries: Be the go-to person for employees, answering their payroll related questions and resolving any concerns with professionalism and accuracy.
• Bonus & Commission Payouts: You’ll manage bonus and commission payouts, ensuring everything is handled promptly and correctly.
• Generate Payroll Reports: Prepare and maintain important payroll reports for internal use and compliance.
• Employee Benefits and Union Payments: Process invoices related to employee benefits and union employee fund payments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Payroll processing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, payroll, ADP Workforce Now a plus.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize and multitask effectively.