Payroll Coordinator

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Base Pay Range:

As a Payroll Coordinator, your essential job responsibilities will include the following:

• Administer the processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll consisting of, but not limited to, verifying information in timekeeping system, entering employee status updates, deductions and pay adjustments. Administration includes, but is not limited to: creating, documenting, analyzing and maintaining these payroll processes.
• In conjunction with Manager, Payroll - DW, ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll check/voucher distribution, publish annual payroll processing schedule, and assist with year-end processes.
• Ensure maintenance and accuracy of requested manual employee updates across all systems.
• Confirm all employee status changes have been received, reviewed and approved within Workday in a timely manner, including pay rate changes, new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations.
• Ensure that payroll changes are made in accordance with company policy, state and federal wage and hour laws, and receive approval from leadership for exceptions.
• Establish access, assist and support managers and employees in the use of Workday and the timekeeping system.
• Plan daily activities to meet deadlines for payroll processing.
• Communicate payroll policies and procedures to employees.
• Create standard and ad-hoc reports as scheduled or requested by internal customers and to comply with audit and government reporting requirements.
• Handle payroll inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, accurate courteous resolution. Maintain contact in person, via phone, email or mail and encourage and facilitate proper and complete utilization of HRIS self-service for managers and employees.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Ensure payments to vendors are accurate and timely.
• Maintain SOX & Payroll compliance files, as appropriate.

Other Duties as Assigned

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Agility
• Initiative
• Customer Focus
• Thinks Broadly
• Understands Data
• Recognize Implications
• Gather Information

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position, FPC or CPP preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of payroll functions and processing, commonly used concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Human Resource principles.
• Knowledge of HRIS and compensation and payroll systems, interfaces, workflow and output verification, preferably Workday and ADP.
• Intermediate level skills in MS Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively, adequately and professionally convey information – verbal and written.
• Ability to treat sensitive information confidential.
• Ability to work in a face paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to research and identify problems, work independently and in collaboration with others.

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen
• Sitting for long periods of time

Drug Policy

• Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.