Payroll Manager

Description

Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Baxter Auto show you just how Remarkable you can be!

At Baxter, we are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience. As a Baxter teammate, you are part of a growing company that strives for an inclusive culture, which is why we need you! 

We value individuals who:

• Make it matter through being a caring team member.
• Are authentic and communicate with transparency and kindness.
• Welcome differences by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.

At Baxter we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), encouragement to be your authentic self, and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits offerings and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT BAXTER!

Your Purpose as a Payroll Manager:

• Lead the Payroll Department, including team leadership, accuracy, employee relations, and best practices.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payrolls for 1,800+ employees, including direct responsibility for a portion of the payroll.
• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll team members.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll system implementations and enhancements 
• Ensure accurate entry of payroll and HR changes into Paylocity, along with time and attendance adjustments.
• Conduct weekly and monthly payroll audits to confirm accuracy and compliance.
• Provide reporting and analysis to leadership on payroll trends and exceptions.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and internal controls.
• Manage garnishments in compliance with state laws.
• Collaborate with dealership leadership on pay plans, commissions, bonuses, and payroll-related matters.
• Research and resolve payroll issues; escalate concerns when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and document payroll procedures. 
• Oversee payroll/timekeeping system projects and train users. 
• Stay informed on payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience required; 3–5 years of payroll management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred. 
• Paylocity experience preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, auditing practices, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality. 
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• A team-first always perspective with a desire to win together attitude.
• An innate desire to help others in all ways possible.
• Dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes in everything you do.
• Welcomes difference by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.
• Authentically communicates with transparency, empathy, and kindness.
• Forever curious and motivated by a passion for continuous improvement.

Your Well-Being:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Market-leading medical plans including PPO, HSA, and FSA options; Multiple Dental (includes orthodontics) and Vision plans; Varying Vacation and Sick Leave available Day 1; 4 Week-Paid Parental Leave available Day 1; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 1 year and immediate eligibility at age 18; Short- and Long-Term Disability options; Accident and Critical Illness Plans; Basic Life, Pet, Legal, & Identity Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
• Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical automotive degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day

Baxter Auto Group

Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Madison. The company operates 20 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.

Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.

Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at (531) 365-3165, option #4 to request accommodation.