Payroll Specialist
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Nashville, TN, USA
HybridHybrid role at the Nashville corporate office; periodic travel may be required, including overnight stays.
AccountingPayroll Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
- At least 3 years of related experience is required.
- For the Canadian job, solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance is required.
- For the Canadian job, bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups, is required.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for complex reconciliations are required.
- Service orientation and the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly in both English and French are required.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs is required.
- Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives is required.
- Ability to use moderately complex oral and written communication, interact with colleagues, deliver presentations to departmental or middle management, and train others in functional areas is required.
- Ability to solve routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures is required.
- Ability to set personal goals and determine how to achieve defined results with few or no guidelines, under broad supervisor or manager guidance, is required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity is required.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and frequently use a computer, keyboard, and mouse is required.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll from beginning to end, including data entry, adjustments, and reconciliations, ensuring speed, accuracy, compliance with applicable federal, state, or provincial payroll legislation, and compliance with internal controls and company policy.
- Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from managers and employees; assist managers with entering system adjustments, including pension fund and group insurance adjustments when necessary in Canada; answer questions about the payroll process; and build productive internal and external working relationships.
- Conduct audits during payroll processing to verify payroll data accuracy and internal controls, and audit and process special pay.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues; validate and reconcile payroll data, including complex transactions such as retroactive pay, bonuses, leave, garnishments, and vacation balances.
- Interpret pay policies, including vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers’ compensation, union contracts, government regulations and remittances, and withholding exemptions, and ensure amounts and deductions are calculated and applied correctly to the appropriate accounts.
- Provide training and support to payroll team members and other departments.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors, and contribute to payroll policy development and best practices.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide communication support regarding payroll matters.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and other departments to ensure payroll records and employee data are accurate.
- Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports to internal stakeholders.
- Support compliance with CRA and Revenue Québec payroll processing, regulations, and filings.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to LKQ’s data privacy and internal control standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel periodically as required by the position, including overnight stays.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 2 years of Workday Payroll experience is preferred.
- Workday Payroll Certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Certified Payroll Professional (US) credential is preferred.
About the company
LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North America returned to positive organic growth in Q2 2026, its first nine quarters.
- AUTOFY launched August 3, 2026, bundling garage software, training, and parts ordering.
- LKQ's July 2026 guidance cut still assumes improving Germany, stronger cash generation, and Specialty growth.
What critics are saying
- Germany's ERP rollout cut Q2 2026 revenue about $140 million and hit Europe hard.
- Rosen sued over FinishMaster disclosures; the class period runs through July 23, 2025.
- If Europe stays weak through year-end 2026, LKQ's strategic review becomes a breakup sale.
What makes LKQ unique
- LKQ spans recycled, aftermarket, and specialty parts across Europe and North America.
- Its 250-plus UK branches and digital ordering tools deepen workshop switching costs.
- ERA Reman and recycled supply tie sustainability claims to tangible repair economics.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fertility Treatment Support
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program