Payroll Clerk - Freedom Chevy Buick GMC Dallas, TX

Ed Morse Automotive Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses and commissions

401K with company match

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Employee purchase program

Employee referral program

Ed Morse Cares

Job summary

Ed Morse Automotive Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support two dealerships. The role focuses on timely processing of weekly payrolls, compliance with wage laws, and data accuracy across ADP and internal systems.

You will collaborate with the Corporate Payroll Manager, maintain payroll records, and support onboarding/offboarding while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in payroll processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Automotive payroll experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Experience with ADP, Workforce Now and CDK preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for two dealerships.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile weekly payrolls.
• Process withholdings, deductions, wage garnishments, or other payroll actions.
• Escalate and resolve payroll issues.
• Maintain knowledge of city, state, and federal payroll laws.
• Plan and prioritize tasks and deadlines.
• Work with Corporate Payroll Manager on escalated concerns.
• Onboard and offboard team members.
• Maintain team member files including I-9s.
• Handle leaves of absence and coordinate with leadership.
• Gather Worker Compensation information and report to insurer.

Skills

Payroll processing

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Tools

ADP

Workforce Now

CDK

Job description

Overview

Accelerate your career with Ed Morse Automotive Group! With 80+ years of industry experience, we provide excellent service to our customers and team members. Our expanding automotive group spans across FL, TX, OK, MO, MT, IL, IA, CO, and AZ with over 60 + locations, representing 40+ automotive, powersports, and motorcycle brands. Join a family-oriented company that values personal and professional growth.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our Team!

Responsibilities

• Position will process payroll for two dealerships.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile the dealership's weekly payrolls.
• Process withholdings, deductions, wage garnishments, or other special payroll actions and changes affecting net wages.
• Ensure payroll issues are escalated and resolved.
• Maintain current knowledge of city, state, and federal laws concerning payroll.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks and deadlines.
• Work closely with Corporate Payroll Manager with escalated concerns.
• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding process for team members.
• Maintain team member files to include I-9s.
• Maintain & handle leaves of absence, coordinate with onsite leadership and following local and federal laws.
• Responsible for gathering all information regarding Worker Compensation injuries and report to accordingly by submitting all necessary information to insurance provider.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of prior payroll experience preferred.
• Automotive Human Resource and Payroll experience preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Experience with ADP, Workforce Now and CDK preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adapt to change.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.

Why Ed Morse?

In addition to a rewarding career, Ed Morse offers our employees the following:

• Weekly Pay
• Uncapped earning potential! -Bonuses, Commissions, etc.
• 401K with company match
• Competitive Health Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Supplemental Insurance options, Life Insurance, Short-Team Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Wellness Program
• Vacation Pay
• Six Paid Holidays each calendar year
• Fantastic Employee Purchase Program - Discounts on vehicles, parts & service
• Employee Referral Program - Get rewarded for working with friends
• Become involved in our community with Ed Morse Cares
• Unlimited career potential - opportunities in multiple states with over 30+ brands
• Ongoing Education - receive manufacturer and product knowledge training