Automotive Payroll/HR Administrator

McGrath Evanston Subaru
3340 Oakton St, Skokie, IL
Full Time

McGrath Evanston Subaru is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Payroll/HR Administrator to join our growing administrative and accounting team in Skokie. Automotive dealership experience and familiarity with union payrolls is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing: Accurately process multi-department, weekly/bi-weekly payroll for dealership personnel, ensuring compliance with state and federal labor laws.
Union Payroll Management: Administer complex union pay rules, fringe benefits, wage scales, and union reporting requirements (preferred qualification).
Time & Attendance Auditing: Review employee timecards, commission sheets, and bonus structures for accuracy, resolving any discrepancies prior to final payroll submission.
Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain confidential personnel and payroll files, track paid time off (PTO), and handle garnishments, tax withholdings, and deductions.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Corporate Human Resources, management, and department heads to verify employee status changes, new hires, and terminations.
General Accounting Support: Assist the Controller and office management team with routine ledger entries, month-end reconciliations, and ad-hoc financial reporting as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience (automotive dealership is preferred).
Union Knowledge: Direct experience handling union contracts, dues, and specialized payroll structures is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in modern payroll/ERP software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Dealertrack and/or Netchex (DMS) is a plus.
Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and a strict commitment to maintaining data confidentiality and discretion.
Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan options
Paid time off and holiday benefits
Opportunities for professional growth within a premier automotive group

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