Payroll Support Specialist | Support Center

Job Description

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Christian Brothers Automotive

At Christian Brothers Automotive, we’re in the business of serving others. Fixing cars is the vehicle for us to do just that. Founded in 1982 with a mission to love our neighbors as ourselves, we’ve quickly grown to over 300+ locations across 30 states. From our shops across the country to our Support Center headquarters in Houston, Texas. we’re committed to being a top place to work, prioritizing diverse perspectives, a joyful and collaborative work environment, and opportunities to serve our guests and communities.

Mission Statement: To glorify God by serving our team, guests, and communities with excellence.

Benefits:

• Hybrid & In-office Work Schedule
• Group Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid Financial Wellness Program and App, SmartDollar & EveryDollar

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Support Specialist

Job Location: 17725 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094

Job Overview:

CBAC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet CBAC employment eligibility standards.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, administrative support for the franchise locations’ payroll function serving 300+ stores in 30+ states with over 2500 employees. Candidate must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter and able to multi-task effectively with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The most important qualification may be a heart for service towards our franchisees. Our goal is to help our valued franchisees successfully navigate business operations like payroll processing. Payroll is especially important because it also serves the employees of each location.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide payroll system support for stores in a multi-state environment
• Fielding inquiries to assist with updating Payroll system, Healthcare deductions, and company databases for new hires, terminations, and other changes
• Answering inquiries and following up with Franchisees on Payroll issues and procedures
• Training and directing Franchisees in preparation of account analysis and other payroll software reports
• Answering inquiries and following up with Franchisees over accounting issues and procedures
• Assisting Benefits Administrator with employee change updates 
• Assisting in the reconciliation of financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Coordinating with other internal departments to correctly process various intercompany payroll liabilities and reconciliations
• Facilitate account set up in the payroll system for new franchise entities.

Qualifications

• College education and/or 3 – 5 years prior Payroll & Benefits experience
• Payroll, Payroll Tax in multi-state environment preferred. Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Familiarity with Federal, State & Local Payroll Tax filings
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Strong customer service experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A team player who strives to embody our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, practicing Transparency, Excellence, & Joy

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Workplace Environment:

• This role will be located at the Support Center in Houston, TX.
• A great workplace culture that has won repeated Top Workplace accolades by the Houston Chronicle.
• Open office layout to promote collaboration, conversation, and teamwork.
• Options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays.
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%).

Additional Information

Base Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBAC maintains “At will” employment practices.

CBA is a participant in E-verify and will provide the federal government with new employees' form I-9 to confirm they are authorized to work in the U.S.

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