Payroll Clerk / Payroll Specialist

Payroll Clerk / Payroll Specialist – Automotive Dealership
Location: Barrington, IL
Murgado Automotive Group, a leading automotive dealership group, is hiring an experienced Payroll Clerk / Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple dealership locations. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented payroll professional with strong compliance knowledge and dealership or multi‑entity payroll experience.
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly and bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on time
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
Maintain payroll records, employee files, and audit documentation
Resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies
Review and validate timecards and timekeeping data
Partner with HR and Accounting on payroll reporting and reconciliation
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required (Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred)
5+ years of payroll processing experience (automotive or multi‑location payroll preferred)
Working knowledge of payroll systems; Paycom experience a plus
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Solid understanding of payroll tax and wage regulations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet strict deadlines
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Career advancement opportunities within a family‑owned automotive group
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Join Murgado Automotive Group and grow your payroll career with a stable, respected dealership organization.

Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status.

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