Payroll Specialist

Stivers Ford IA; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Progressive PTO/vacation policy & paid

Holidays

Paid Training

Career development path

Employee events & food trucks

Job summary

Stivers Ford Lincoln, a leading Iowa Ford Lincoln dealer, is expanding its Human Resources team and seeking a Payroll Specialist. The role handles semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried staff using ADP Workforce Now, with focus on accuracy, tax withholdings, and benefits management.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with platforms like ADP, Paychex, Workday, or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and payroll platforms (ADP, Paychex, Workday, or QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll cycles for hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review timesheets, calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions.
• Manage tax withholdings, benefit contributions, garnishments, and court-ordered payments.
• Resolve employee pay inquiries and ensure compliance with wage laws.
• Reconcile general ledger and prepare payroll reports for audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Confidentiality

MS Excel

ADP

Paychex

Workday

QuickBooks

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business

Tools

MS Excel

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Stivers Ford Lincoln, Iowa’s #1 Ford Lincoln dealer, is GROWING! We are currently adding to our Human Resources team and are now hiring for a Payroll Specialist.

Job Title

Payroll Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Process Payroll:Run semi-monthly payroll cycles for hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Verify Data:Review timesheets, confirm hours worked, and calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions.
• Manage Deductions:Handle tax withholdings, benefit contributions, garnishments, and court-ordered payments.
• Resolve Inquiries:Answer employee questions regarding paychecks, tax forms, or discrepancies.
• Ensure Compliance:Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local wage and tax laws.
• Maintain Records:Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare reports for audits and management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Experience:Minimum of 2 to 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Software Skills:Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll platforms (such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, or QuickBooks).
• Certifications:Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
• Core Skills:High attention to detail, strong math skills, and strict confidentiality with sensitive data.

Compensation & Benefits

$22-$25 per hour

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Progressive PTO/vacation policy & paid Holidays
• Paid Training
• Developed career path with the support to grow
• Employee events & food trucks

Work Hours & Schedule

Full Time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday