Payroll Administrator

Position: Payroll Administrator

Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Industry: Automotive / Retail Automotive

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Significant payroll administration experience required

Qualification: Not Specified

Salary: $25.00 – $31.00 per hour

Location: Marlton, New Jersey, United States

Company: Burns Buick GMC Genesis Hyundai

Description:

Burns Buick GMC Genesis Hyundai is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to manage and oversee payroll functions across a multi-payroll structure. This role demands exceptional accuracy, strong ethical standards, and full ownership of payroll operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, detail-focused environment and stays up to date with payroll legislation, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements. A solid background in payroll processing and accounting practices is essential, along with a deep understanding of internal controls and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Manage a broad range of payroll-related administrative tasks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule while remaining compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal HR policies.
• Maintain and update payroll and employment documentation, including attendance records, earnings, tax deductions, garnishments, benefits, accrual balances, and related compensation data.
• Carefully review, audit, and reconcile payroll information before processing and after finalization to ensure complete accuracy.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll inquiries from staff and leadership, providing timely and professional support.
• Oversee payroll tax submissions, year-end reporting, and respond to government agency communications or notices when required.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of payroll and compensation data at all times.
• Evaluate payroll procedures and recommend enhancements to improve reporting accuracy, compliance controls, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure correct calculation and remittance of employee benefits contributions, including medical insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) plans.
• Accurately post payroll-related journal entries to accounting systems and maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations.

Required Experience And Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in payroll administration, ideally within a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
• Strong proficiency with payroll software systems, timekeeping platforms, and reporting tools.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax compliance standards.
• Proven track record of handling complex payroll structures with precision and reliability.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong analytical and reconciliation abilities.
• Professional discretion and sound judgment when managing sensitive employee information.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and the ability to consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in interacting directly with leadership teams.
• Willingness to work assigned mandatory monthly overtime as required.

Preferred Background:

• Experience supporting organizations with 100 or more employees.
• Familiarity with payroll structures involving commissions, bonuses, or other variable compensation plans.
• Prior participation in payroll audits or internal compliance reviews.
• Previous automotive payroll and accounting experience is considered an advantage.

Benefits We Offer:

• Multiple health insurance plan options to accommodate individual and family needs.
• Dental coverage.
• Paid vacation of up to four weeks.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Vision and eyewear coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits including disability insurance, accident insurance, group term life insurance, critical illness coverage, and additional supplemental options.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who values precision, accountability, and maintaining a high standard of professional excellence. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening prior to hire.

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