Dealership:

Lithia Motors, Inc. & Driveway

Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) is the third largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2020 Oregonian Top Workplaces award winner. We are one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (#231 in 2021).

With a mission of Growth Powered by People , Lithia continuously creates new opportunities for our people. We aim to create an environment where you are enabled to reach your highest potential, where you feel both inspired and supported.

With core values to Earn Customers for Life, Take Personal Ownership, Improve Constantly and Have Fun , we believe in celebrating success and cheering one another on!

We're HIRING NOW for a Payroll Specialist II! This role is based at our corporate offices in downtown Medford, OR.

Payroll Specialist II

The Payroll Specialist II will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing payroll for their assigned stores.

The Payroll Specialist II reports to the Payroll Manager and/or Payroll Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Processing – Update all employee information accurately and timely.
  • Process new-hires, re-hires and transfers
  • Process manual checks and terminations.
  • Collect standard pay plans and modify pay calculation information
  • Review maintenance for accuracy
  • Perform necessary audits to ensure HRMS Enterprise System reports accurate data
• Payroll Processing- Responsible for processing 8-10 payrolls according to policy with minimal supervision.
  • Collect required data from stores.
  • Run data retrieval and calculation process.
  • Import pay data into HRMS Enterprise System
  • Run and review required reports in ReportSmith for accuracy
  • Review payroll register for accuracy
  • Identify and fix any missing data or incorrect calculations
  • Ensure stores are ready to be confirmed by 2:30 on payroll processing day
  • Posts store G/Ls.
  • Enter all necessary data into shared logs (exception, payroll confirmations, register approvals).
  • Scan all required payroll documents at the end of each payroll.
• EOM
  • Calculate EOM Accruals for assigned stores and post to stores books
  • Complete end of month MIS and account review for assigned stores by the end of the 4th business day

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Time Management
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Prior payroll experience a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*

• Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.