PAYROLL / HR ADMINISTRATOR

World Class Automotive Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Automotive Group in Dallas is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for compiling and processing payroll data, auditing payroll, and handling changes such as new hires and terminations. The role requires navigating payroll taxes across federal, state, and local levels and maintaining confidentiality.

The position is 100% on-site in the Love Field area, with responsibilities including W-2s, garnishments, and regular payroll reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll function, including preparation, balancing, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll tax filings.
• Confidentiality: high integrity when handling sensitive payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data from timekeeping system, employees, managers and supervisors for processing.
• Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy.
• Process employee changes (new hires, terminations, pay changes, promotions).
• Enter changes affecting net wages (taxes, deductions, pay rates).
• Prepare and submit all tax reports and payments.
• Enter all new hire and termination information into payroll and HR systems.
• Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
• Direct preparation of government reports including annual W-2 forms.
• Audit payroll and HRIS system for accuracy.
• Pay monthly commissions and bonuses.
• Process garnishments, child support and tax payments.
• Provide support during audits, data clean-ups and ad hoc tasks.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries.
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries and onboarding/offboarding.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping systems

Auditing

Tax regulations (federal/state/local)

MS Excel

MS Word

HR experience

Confidentiality

Automotive dealer experience

Excellent communication

Tools

Reynolds and Reynolds / CDK

Job description

This is a 100% on-site position in the Love Field area of Dallas.

Position Will Be Responsible For

• Compiles payroll data from timekeeping system, employees, managers and supervisors to prepare for processing of payroll.
• Reviews wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Process employee changes such as auditing new hire entries, terminations, pay changes, title changes or promotions, reporting structure changes, etc.
• Enters changes affecting net wages such as taxes, deductions, pay rates.
• Prepare and submit all tax reports and payments.
• Enters all new hire and termination information into payroll and other HR systems.
• Interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
• Directs preparation of government reports including annual W-2 forms.
• Audits payroll and HRIS system to ensure accuracy.
• Pay monthly commissions and bonuses.
• Processes all garnishments, child support payments and tax payments.
• Provide support during audits, data clean-ups, special projects and ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing timely resolutions and maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding of employees.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Reynolds and Reynolds / CDK or other DMS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the payroll function, including preparation, balancing, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll tax filings.
• Previous automotive dealer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Payroll Regulations: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws, wage and hour requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Confidentiality: High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information and maintaining data security.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• HR experience strongly preferred.