Corporate Payroll Manager

Corporate Payroll Manager – Krause Auto Group

Department

Finance / Accounting

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer

Location:

Alpharetta, GA

The Krause Auto Group has been proudly serving customers for over 30 years
, and our longevity is built on a simple philosophy:
take care of our customers by taking care of our people
. Our employees are never just a number—we value, support, and invest in every individual, regardless of position. We are passionate about helping our team members grow, promoting from within, and celebrating individual success stories along the way. With a diverse portfolio of 16 world‑class brands
—including BMW, Mercedes‑Benz, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Nissan, Kia, Volvo, Honda, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls‑Royce, Koenigsegg, McLaren, and Lotus—across five states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida), Krause Auto Group offers exceptional opportunities for long‑term career growth within a dynamic and people‑focused organization.

Join Our Team

At Krause Auto Group
, our people drive our success. As a growing, multi‑state automotive organization, we offer a supportive, team‑oriented culture with opportunities for growth and development. We value integrity, accountability, and performance, and we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and support they need to succeed.

If you are looking for a career with a company that values people and long‑term success,
join our team at Krause Auto Group
.

The Corporate Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all payroll operations for a multi‑state automobile dealership group. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple entities, pay plans, and jurisdictions, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local labor and tax regulations. The position partners closely with HR, Accounting, and dealership leadership to support employees, improve payroll processes, and mitigate risk.

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for multiple dealership locations across several states.
• Manage complex automotive pay plans, including commissions, spiffs, bonuses, draws, flat‑rate technicians, and hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure accurate processing of new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay changes.
• Review and approve payroll before submission, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour laws, overtime, minimum wage, and paid leave requirements.
• Monitor multi‑state tax regulations, garnishments, child support orders, and other with holdings.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, W‑2s, and year‑end reporting.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and labor compliance.

• Administer payroll systems and timekeeping platforms, with a strong preference for Netchex and CDK (or comparable systems such as ADP, Paaycom, Paylocity, UKG, or Reynolds & Reynolds).
• Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and system issues in a timely manner.

• Lead, train, and mentor payroll staff (if applicable).
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for dealership management and corporate leadership.
• Partner with HR on benefits deductions, leave administration, and employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with Accounting on payroll reconciliation, accruals, and general ledger posting.

• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and confidentially.
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution of pay statements and tax documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll management experience, preferably in a multi‑state environment.
• Prior experience in the automotive dealership industry strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of multi‑state payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with complex commission‑based…