US Auto Trust is one of Southern California’s fastest growing automotive groups.

We are proud to have a stable of legendary brands such as Aston Martin, Land Rover, Jaguar, Cadillac, Genesis, and Hyundai.

We are looking for the best and the brightest top-notch professionals to join our rapidly expanding team at our Newport Beach Business Office.

US Auto Trust is looking for an Experienced Payroll Specialist with recent experience in a Dealership Setting to join us for an exciting new career!

The Automotive Payroll Specialistt will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining employee database including daily HR functions.

Duties/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.
• Performs 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:

• At least two years of payroll experience required. Paylocity (HRIS) experience preferred.
• Automotive dealership experience strongly preferred.
• At least two years of CDK experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (at least 5 years' experience).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.