Payroll Clerk

Hawk Auto; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk Auto in Westmont, IL seeks a Payroll Clerk on-site to support HR/Payroll operations. You will process employee payroll on scheduled dates, monitor time reporting, answer payroll queries, manage bonus and commission payouts, generate payroll reports, and handle invoices for benefits and union payments.

The role requires strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and solid communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Payroll processing experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ADP Workforce Now a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll on scheduled dates with accuracy.
• Monitor electronic time reporting and coordinate with managers to resolve issues.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees with professionalism and accuracy.
• Manage bonus and commission payouts.
• Generate and maintain payroll reports for internal use and compliance.
• Process invoices related to employee benefits and union payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

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.