Payroll & Onboarding Specialist

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

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.