Payroll Clerk - Laura Buick-GMC, Inc.

Lauracdjr; Collinsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K)

Direct Deposit

Paid Time-Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Laura Automotive Group seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to manage payroll for union and non-union staff and to coordinate onboarding for new hires. This full-time on-site role reports to the Office Manager and requires strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and honest handling of confidential information.

You will handle new hire setup, timekeeping, and payroll data updates, ensuring accurate reporting and timely processing.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing expertise and accuracy.
• Experience handling timekeeping and payroll data.
• Onboarding support for new hires and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Strong communication with employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage set-up, documents, and data entry for new hires in payroll system.
• Serve as first point of contact for onboarding questions from new hires.
• Communicate clearly with employees via email and phone.
• Address onboarding payroll issues and provide solutions professionally.
• Update payroll records for exemptions, benefits, raises, and transfers.
• Review and verify time sheets for accuracy.
• Prepare and file hiring and termination paperwork including COBRA letters.
• Maintain PTO and sick-day records.
• Stay compliant with HR trainings and policies.
• Demonstrate professional appearance and demeanor.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Onboarding

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Job description

Description

Reports to: Office Manager

Schedule: Full-Time Position

M-F (7:30AM - 4:30PM)

Laura Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable full-time Payroll Clerk to join our team!

This position plays an important role in supporting our employees through accurate and timely payroll processing, as well as coordinating the onboarding process for new hires. If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy helping others, and are looking to grow your career with an established automotive group, we’d love to hear from you!

Summary: The Payroll Clerk is responsible for compiling and maintaining accurate payroll records for both union and non-union employees, processing payroll-related information, and ensuring accurate reporting to the Office Manager and Payroll Supervisor. This position also supports the new hire onboarding process, including completing onboarding tasks, reviewing required documentation, and ensuring new employee information is entered accurately and timely. The Payroll Clerk must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and provide dependable support to employees and management throughout the organization.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for managing the set-up, documents, and data entry for new hires into the payroll system
• Serve as first point of contact for basic logistical questions from new hires
• Communicate clearly with new employees via email and phone
• Understands employee onboarding payroll issues, and communicates solutions effectively, professionally, and respectfully
• Updates master payroll records by confirming and recording changes affecting net wages such as federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, etc., and data concerning compensation increases, promotions and/or transfer of employees between departments
• Timekeeping: collect, review, and verify time sheets for accuracy
• Prepares/files all hiring and termination paperwork including COBRA letters
• Maintains records for paid-time-off and sick-day eligibility
• Remains fully compliant with Company HR trainings
• Maintain professional and courteous attitude, wardrobe, and grooming
• Other tasks as assigned

Company Description:

Laura Automotive Group is the largest volume Buick and GMC dealer in the United States, proudly serving customers with an unmatched commitment to value, quality and excellence. As part of the Laura Automotive Group, we bring 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, operating successful dealerships in Illinois and Missouri. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering exceptional sales and service experiences, always striving to exceed customer expectations.

At Laura Automotive Group, we believe our success is built on the strength of our people. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to be part of a dynamic and growing team.

Laura Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Company 401(K)
• Health Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Optional Aflac
• Paid Time-Off
• Paid Holidays
• Family-owned Business
• Hires from within

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree required
• Two years related experience required
• Accounting experience/knowledge required
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in basic math skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products