Payroll Specialist - Jenn Nguyen and Friends

Who are we? Detail Garage is the ultimate destination for car care, professional auto detailing supplies, equipment, and accessories. Detail Garage was founded with the goal of providing auto enthusiasts with the highest quality car care products on the market today. Detail Garage stores bring together the perfect blend of products, tools, accessories, and education combined with passionate people that show the world how to shine.

What's in it for you?

• $65,000 to $85,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
• 401k with company match
• FSA and short & long term disability
• bonus incentive plan
• flexible hours, generous PTO
• an associate discount

This position is 5 days a week, onsite in Torrance.

We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our store teams work hard and have fun together! Detail Garage associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Detail Garage is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

What experience will you need?

• 5+ years administering multi-state payroll
• Demonstrated proficiency with payroll systems (Paychex is a plus) as well as Excel.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.
• Serve as subject matter expert for all queries and records relating to full life cycle payroll (federal, multi-state, and local).
• Manage payroll & benefits onboarding for all new hires.
• Assists with yearend preparation of personal and business tax forms in partnership with HRIS (bonus points for Paychex and Paylocity).

What will you do?

The Payroll Specialist, reports to the VP of Accounting and is responsible for supporting the overall tactical execution of payroll functions. With strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset, this role is critical in providing great internal customer support by administrating accurate calculation, processing, and maintenance of payroll records to achieve timely payment of salaries, commissions, benefits, deductions, and various payroll taxes.

The performance will be measured by the success of error-free payrolls and reporting, providing timely benefits and customer service to employees, and creating a welcoming environment for all new hires to help Chemical Guys and Detail Garage become the employer of choice.

• Processing error-free bi-weekly payrolls for Detail Garage & Chemical Guys.
• Review and submit weekly timecards to agencies for the contingent workforce.
• Starts to become a Subject matter expert in the payroll system and HRIS systems (currently, Paychex).
• Performs internal payroll audits to ensure compliance.
• Analyze Overtime and Meal Premium reports to assist department heads in controlling payroll costs.
• Reconcile and manage group benefits billing and monthly reporting.
• Partners with Paychex and HR Business Partner to ensure smooth implementation of new Brand owned Detail Garage stores by providing necessary census reports and documentation.
• Works with finance to provide reports for time off tracking requests and vacation accruals or any audits from payroll.