Manager, Payroll
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Group 1 Automotive Inc. an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry is seekingan experienced and dynamic Trainer to join our team.
Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.
Position Summary
- We are seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations within a complex multi-entity corporate environment.
- This role will provide hands-on leadership ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery and partner closely with key stakeholders across the organization.
Impact & Opportunity
- This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy compliance and operational excellence across Group 1 Automotive. The Payroll Manager will play a critical role in strengthening controls improving processes and supporting a positive employee experience while helping scale payroll operations as the business continues to grow.
Responsibilities
- Own overall payroll strategy governance and operating model across the organization.
- Establish payroll standards controls and compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to federal state and local regulations.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Assistant Payroll Manager and payroll team setting priorities expectations and performance standards.
- Serve as the final escalation point for complex payroll issues audits regulatory inquiries and sensitive employee matters.
- Oversee payroll risk management including internal controls audit readiness and issue remediation.
- Lead payroll-related initiatives such as system enhancements process standardization scalability planning and change management.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll operations with business objectives.
- Monitor payroll metrics trends and KPIs to drive performance accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Ensure payroll systems vendors and interfaces are aligned with organizational needs and future growth.
- Provide oversight of payroll reporting reconciliations and financial impacts ensuring accuracy and transparency at the leadership level.
- Guide talent development succession planning and capacity planning within the payroll function.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience (minimum 7 years) considered in lieu of a degree
- 4 years of experience managing payroll operations in a corporate or enterprise environment including direct supervision of payroll staff
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required or willingness to obtain CPP certification within two years of hire (company-sponsored)
- Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience within a payroll or shared services function including direct supervision coaching and performance management
- Experience overseeing and optimizing payroll and timekeeping systems such as Workday or similar enterprise platforms
- Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance tax regulations and wage/hour laws with accountability for accuracy and audit readiness
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex priorities drive accountability through critical payroll deadlines and resolve escalations at the leadership level in a demanding environment
- Advanced proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to oversee sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and process discipline
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks MVR and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Dayforce
- Paychex
- Payroll Management
- Ceridian
- Paylocity
- SOX
- Payroll
- ADP
- Kronos
- Human Resources
- JD Edwards
- Workday
About Company
Group 1 Automotive is one of the largest dealership groups in the US offering new & used cars from makes like Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Jeep, Ford, and more.
