Automotive Payroll Manager

AWIN

$110K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience
  • Experience in an automotive dealership environment
  • Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now
  • PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation preferred
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and employment standards
  • Advanced Excel skills and analytical abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll processing across multiple automotive dealerships
  • Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
  • Administer various compensation plans for different employee categories
  • Ensure compliance with payroll-related legislation and standards
  • Reconcile payroll accounts, including liabilities and deductions
  • Prepare year-end payroll reports and government filings
  • Supervise a small team of payroll staff and optimize payroll processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits
  • Group RRSP Contribution program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work with a leading automotive dealership group
Full Job Description
Automotive Payroll Manager

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits
  • Group RRSP Contribution program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • The opportunity to work with a leading automotive dealership group


Job Purpose

The Automotive Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried, hourly, commissioned, and flat-rate employees, while maintaining compliance with applicable employment standards, tax regulations, and company policies. This position is well suited to a payroll professional with automotive dealership experience and strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.

Core Accountabilities

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple automotive dealerships.
  • Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now.
  • Administer payroll for salaried, hourly, commissioned, and technician compensation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, employment standards, and statutory remittances.
  • Reconcile payroll-related accounts including payroll liabilities, benefits, vacation accruals, and source deductions.
  • Prepare and review ROEs, T4s, year-end payroll reporting, and government filings.
  • Administer employee benefits, pension plans, and payroll deductions.
  • Collaborate with HR, department managers, and dealership controllers regarding payroll matters.
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.
  • Assist with payroll audits, budgeting, and forecasting as required.
  • Supervise a team of 3-5 payroll staff members.
  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.


Compensation Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per annum

Vacancies: 1

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience.
  • Previous experience in an automotive dealership or dealer group environment preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.
  • PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation preferred.
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and employment standards.
  • Experience processing commissions, bonus plans, and technician payroll.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.


Personal Attributes

  • Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills.
  • Results focused approach.
  • Team player.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
  • Driven and ability to work with minimum supervision.

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