Payroll Specialist

Stivers Ford Lincoln; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Progressive PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Career growth opportunities

Employee events & food trucks

Job summary

Stivers Ford Lincoln, Iowa’s #1 Ford Lincoln dealer, is growing and currently hiring a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team in the payroll function.

The role handles semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensures accurate wage calculations, tax withholdings, and compliance with wage laws while supporting audits and reporting needs. Excellent MS Excel and payroll platform experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.
• Strong math skills and strict confidentiality with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Run semi-monthly payroll cycles for hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review timesheets, confirm hours worked, and calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions.
• Manage tax withholdings, benefit contributions, garnishments, and court-ordered payments.
• Answer employee questions regarding paychecks, tax forms, or discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare reports for audits and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

MS Excel

ADP

Paychex

Workday

QuickBooks

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