US Auto Trust is Southern California’s Fastest Growing Automotive Group.

We are currently seeking an Experienced Senior Payroll Specialist with Automotive Dealership Experience.

The Automotive Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for Managing, Processing, and Posting payroll as well as maintaining employee database including daily HRIS Functions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for about 120 employees in the organization.
• Prepare reports to relevant departments regarding payroll.
• Maintains group time and labor software.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and certifications.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, workers’ compensation, unemployment and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers.
• May be asked to participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience in a payroll position
• Strong knowledge of wage and tax laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS systems.

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of Payroll experience required.
• 3+ Years Paylocity (HRIS) experience preferred.
• 2+ Years Automotive dealership experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of CDK experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (at least 5 years’ experience).