Group 1 Automotive · 13 hours ago
Manager, Payroll
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expGroup 1 Automotive, Inc. is an international automotive retailer seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in a complex corporate environment. The role involves ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while leading a team and partnering with stakeholders across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Own overall payroll strategy, governance, and operating model across the organization
Establish payroll standards, controls, and compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
Provide leadership and direction to the Assistant Payroll Manager and payroll team, setting priorities, expectations, and performance standards
Serve as the final escalation point for complex payroll issues, audits, regulatory inquiries, and sensitive employee matters
Oversee payroll risk management, including internal controls, audit readiness, and issue remediation
Lead payroll-related initiatives such as system enhancements, process standardization, scalability planning, and change management
Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll operations with business objectives
Monitor payroll metrics, trends, and KPIs to drive performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Ensure payroll systems, vendors, and interfaces are aligned with organizational needs and future growth
Provide oversight of payroll reporting, reconciliations, and financial impacts, ensuring accuracy and transparency at the leadership level
Guide talent development, succession planning, and capacity planning within the payroll function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience (minimum 7 years) considered in lieu of a degree
4+ years of experience managing payroll operations in a corporate or enterprise environment, including direct supervision of payroll staff
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required, or willingness to obtain CPP certification within two years of hire (company-sponsored)
Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience within a payroll or shared services function, including direct supervision, coaching, and performance management
Experience overseeing and optimizing payroll and timekeeping systems such as Workday or similar enterprise platforms
Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and wage/hour laws, with accountability for accuracy and audit readiness
Demonstrated ability to lead complex priorities, drive accountability through critical payroll deadlines, and resolve escalations at the leadership level in a demanding environment
Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to oversee sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and process discipline
Benefits
Company-sponsored
Company
Group 1 Automotive
Group 1 Automotive owns and operates about 130 franchises at approximately 100 dealerships, as well as about 25 collision service centers
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5B2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-07-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-04-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Daryl Kenningham
President & CEO
Earl Hesterberg
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors
Recent News
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