Payroll Specialist II

Lithia & Driveway

Payroll Specialist handling payroll processing for a multi-location workforce. Ensuring accurate and timely payroll in Medford, OR with a strong attention to detail.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMedford • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify and maintain accurate employee information, including new hires, rehires, transfers, position changes, and pay rate updates
Process off-cycle payroll checks and employee terminations in a timely manner
Process payroll for 750–1,000 employees depending on payroll frequency
Collect and validate payroll data from store locations
Run payroll data retrieval and calculation processes
Import payroll data into Workday and review reports for accuracy and completeness
Audit payroll registers to identify and resolve missing information or calculation discrepancies
Ensure store payrolls are finalized and confirmed in accordance with processing deadlines
Post store general ledgers (G/Ls) and maintain accurate payroll documentation
Update shared tracking logs including payroll confirmations, register approvals, and payroll exceptions
Scan and maintain required payroll documentation following each payroll cycle
Complete month-end account reviews for assigned stores by the fourth business day of each month
Collect and maintain standard pay plans while updating payroll calculation details as needed
Conduct audits and data reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity within Workday reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and active listening skills
Strong time management and organizational abilities
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Payroll experience preferred
Accounting/reporting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays & PTO
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Lithia Learning Center
Vehicle Purchase Discounts
Wellness Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingdata validationpayroll auditsdata retrievalcalculation processesgeneral ledger maintenancemonth-end account reviewspayroll documentationpayroll calculationreporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailsense of urgencycommunication skillscritical thinkingactive listeningtime managementorganizational abilitiesaccuracyability to meet deadlinesability to work in fast-paced environment