Payroll Specialist
Berlin City Auto Group • Portland, Maine • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 2, 2026
Are you looking to join a trusted brand that offers career growth and long-term stability? Berlin City Auto Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a dynamic, multi-state automotive retail organization.
Position Overview:
Berlin City Auto Group is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a multi-state organization with over 500 employees. This role is ideal for a hands-on payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the complexities of commission-based pay, technician flat-rate compensation, and benefits deductions. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while partnering with HR and Accounting to maintain compliance and improve processes. The hours for this position are 9:00 to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Compensation: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
What You’ll Do:
- Process payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Calculate and process commissions, bonuses, and technician flat-rate pay
- Maintain payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and taxes
- Review and audit payroll data, including timecards, pay rates, and deductions
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and support general ledger entries in partnership with Accounting
- Collaborate with HR and department leaders to resolve payroll discrepancies
- Support payroll reporting and assist with internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including overtime and multi-state requirements
- Provide support and guidance to managers on timekeeping and payroll processes
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
- Experience processing payroll for mid-to-large organizations (300+ employees preferred)
- Strong understanding of commission-based and/or hourly payroll structures (automotive experience a plus)
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Working knowledge of payroll accounting, including reconciliations and reporting
- Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)
- Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with opportunity for growth
- Paid time off that accrues from day one
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Health & Wellness reimbursement (up to $75/month)
- Employee discounts
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on growth and stability
Additional Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
Who We Are:
Berlin City Auto Group is a family of dealerships throughout Maine, Vermont, and Colorado. We embrace a culture that recognizes strength lies in differences, not similarities. Our associates are a highly energized, engaged, and diverse team bound together by our core beliefs and values. Together, we are dedicated to honesty, integrity, caring, clarity, and excellence, fostering professional growth and processes that deliver extraordinary customer and associate satisfaction. Our philosophy is Easier – a way of doing business that satisfies every customer with the highest level of service. Our team feels like family, and we treat everyone around us that way. We are passionate about our work and the culture that we have created.
To Learn More about Berlin City Auto Group and Career Opportunities, visit us at https://berlincitycareers.com/