Strategic Payroll Manager, Shared Services Center

Bobmooredodgechryslerjeep; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobmooredodgechryslerjeep is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager for its Shared Services Center. You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple dealership locations across several states, ensuring accurate weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly runs and compliance with wage laws.

You will lead a payroll team, train staff, optimize processes, manage pay plans, and coordinate with Accounting, HR and Operations.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of multi-state and multi-entity payroll experience.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible payroll management experience, including direct leadership of payroll employees.
• 5 years of fast-paced customer experience.
• Experience with various payroll systems and implementation.
• Experience in a shared service environment and solid understanding of Payroll and Business cycles.
• Technical writing experience in drafting legally compliant pay plans.
• Knowledge of labor laws, rules & regulations.
• Ability to work with accounting to streamline payroll calculations and communication.
• Excellent computer skills, competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple dealership locations.
• Ensure timely processing of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Oversee payroll for technicians, sales commissions, bonuses and incentives, hourly and salaried employees.
• Interpret day-to-day business objectives and execute them.
• Create cross-training of payroll department plans to ensure business continuity.
• Hire, train, motivate, and coach employees and ensure attentive service to customers.
• Assess employee performance and provide feedback and development opportunities.
• Monitor workload and evaluate direct reports and development plans.
• Manage payroll team, schedules, and coverage.
• Resolve employee/management concerns or complaints.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain dealership pay plans and ensure standardization and compliance.
• Provide guidance on payroll, compliance, and wage regulations.
• Assist in creating annual team objectives.
• Escalate payroll or legal concerns as needed.
• Define standards within payroll framework and identify process improvements.
• Review/payroll errors and communicate resolutions to management.
• Implement quality control measures.
• Communicate with Accounting, HR and Operations.
• Oversee audit requests, tax reconciliation, year-end and W-2 processes.
• Ensure compliance with garnishments and wage/hour regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll/HRIS systems to optimize use.
• Prepare monthly compensation reporting for managers and executives.
• Handle special projects and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Data analysis

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Job description

Bobmooredodgechryslerjeep is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager for its Shared Services Center. You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple dealership locations across several states, ensuring accurate weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly runs and compliance with wage laws.

You will lead a payroll team, train staff, optimize processes, manage pay plans, and coordinate with Accounting, HR and Operations.