Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Farmington Hills, MI - USA
Job Summary
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Farmington Hills MI (On-Site)
Farmington Hills MI (On-Site)
Serra Ford Farmington Hills is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to oversee payroll processing benefits administration HR compliance and HRIS management. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy maintaining regulatory compliance and providing strong support to employees in a fast-paced dealership environment.
Please note this is an in office/fully onsite position.
What We Offer:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Paid Time Off
- Employee discounts on vehicles parts and services
- Family-owned team-oriented culture with growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly and monthly payroll including overtime bonuses deductions and garnishments
- Maintain payroll records reconcile accounts and support payroll reporting and audits
- Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations
- Manage employee records HRIS updates and employment changes (hires terminations leaves)
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding including new hire orientation
- Administer benefits programs including enrollments changes and 401(k) tracking
- Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits
- Oversee FMLA workers compensation and compliance-related processes
- Partner with third-party vendors to ensure smooth operations
Qualifications:
- 13 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
- Strong understanding of payroll practices taxes and compliance
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
- Experience with Paylocity and/or dealership systems preferred
Core Competencies:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and customer service abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Confidentiality
- Adaptable and proactive mindset
About the Company
Serra Ford Farmington Hills is part of Serra Automotive one of the nations leading privately held automotive retail groups. Founded in 1973 with a customerfirst philosophy Serra Automotive has grown into a network operating in 8 states with more than 60 dealerships representing 27 brands and employing over 3600 people nationwide. The groups commitment to quality service integrity and career growth makes Serra a trusted and established name in automotive retail.
serra ford farmington hills is an equal opportunity employer. employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the u.s. employment may be contingent on successful background checks and drug screenings and applicants may be entitled to a copy of their criminal history report. compensation is competitive and based on experience; pay will be communicated at the time of offer. we comply with all workplace safety regulations including miosha and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. employment is at-will. this role may require prolonged standing lifting/moving objects and driving company or customer vehicles with a valid license and satisfactory motor vehicle record. employees are expected to act professionally follow policies and understand that job duties may change based on business needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Serra Ford Farmington Hills is looking for a Certified Ford Technician to join our fast paced and growing service department. The right candidate will have pre...