Automotive Payroll Manager

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

How would you like to work with one of the most prestigious and well respected automotive groups? Join AWIN! We are a premier network of 23 luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state of the art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Automotive Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple dealerships!

• Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits
• Group RRSP Contribution program
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to work with a leading automotive dealership group

The Automotive Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried, hourly, commissioned, and flat-rate employees, while maintaining compliance with applicable employment standards, tax regulations, and company policies. This position is well suited to a payroll professional with automotive dealership experience and strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple automotive dealerships.
• Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now.
• Administer payroll for salaried, hourly, commissioned, and technician compensation plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, employment standards, and statutory remittances.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts including payroll liabilities, benefits, vacation accruals, and source deductions.
• Prepare and review ROEs, T4s, year-end payroll reporting, and government filings.
• Administer employee benefits, pension plans, and payroll deductions.
• Collaborate with HR, department managers, and dealership controllers regarding payroll matters.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.
• Assist with payroll audits, budgeting, and forecasting as required.
• Supervise a team of 3–5 payroll staff members.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.

Compensation Range: $ - $ per annum

• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience.
• Previous experience in an automotive dealership or dealer group environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and employment standards.
• Experience processing commissions, bonus plans, and technician payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills.
• Results focused approach.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Driven and ability to work with minimum supervision.

AWIN is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).