Payroll Administrator

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Edison, NJ, USA
In-Office
Junior
Automotive • Retail • Transportation
The Role
Processes high-volume payroll data accurately using payroll software and Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include data entry, calculations, record organization, management reporting support, communication, and completing assignments independently. The role requires attention to detail, mathematical proficiency, and occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work. It is primarily office-based with light physical demands and no supervisory responsibility.
Summary Generated by Built In
Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
  • Proficient in high volume data entry 
  • Excellent computer proficiency including MS Office suite and payroll processing software programs
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy of work performed
  • Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions 
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
  • Ability to interact well with others
 Supervisory Responsibility
None
 
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
This position involves sitting most of the time and could from time to time require long periods of walking or standing
This position is primarily located in an office environment, with heating and air conditioning available
This position requires the ability to hear and to talk
This position requires the ability to perform repetitive motion (doing the same activity over and over throughout the day)
 
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.
 
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or the equivalent and two year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred Education and Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent; and two year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)
None

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in high-volume data entry
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and payroll processing software
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze data and organize it for management analysis
  • Mathematical proficiency, including rates, ratios, percentages, and financial calculations
  • Ability to work independently and complete assignments
  • Associate degree or equivalent
  • Two years of related experience and/or training

Penske Automotive Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penske Automotive Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Penske Automotive Group.

  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and voluntary vision coverage are paired with prescription drug plans and 24/7 telemedicine. HSA and FSA options, including HSA contributions, support flexible healthcare spending.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is advertised alongside company-paid basic life insurance and disability coverage. These offerings strengthen long-term financial security for full-time employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time are included, and some administrative roles note stable weekday hours that support work-life balance. These time-off provisions are complemented by broader workplace perks like employee discounts.

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The Company
HQ: Bloomfield Hills, MI
15,141 Employees

What We Do

Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is an industry-leading transportation services company that operates more than 350 automotive retail and service locations. The company focuses on the sale and service of vehicles, providing a wide network of professional automotive care. They are committed to workforce diversity and offer various career pathways in sales, management, customer service, and automotive repair and services.

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