Job Title: Human Resources & Payroll Manager
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Controller / General Manager / Ownership
Job Summary
The Human Resources & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions and payroll operations across the dealership(s). This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing supports employee relations and maintains adherence to federal state and local employment laws while serving as a trusted resource for leadership and employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Human Resources
Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding offboarding employee records and policy administration
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters including coaching investigations and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations
Administer and maintain employee handbooks policies and procedures
Support performance management processes including disciplinary actions and documentation
Coordinate benefits administration including enrollments changes and terminations
Oversee training initiatives and compliance-required training
Partner with managers to support workforce planning and staffing needs
Payroll
Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly salary and commissioned employees
Ensure proper wage calculations deductions garnishments and tax withholdings
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly
Prepare payroll reports for management as needed
Coordinate with payroll providers and auditors
Qualifications & Skills
Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred
Minimum of 35 years of HR and payroll experience automotive dealership experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws wage and hour regulations and payroll compliance
Experience processing payroll for multi-department or multi-location organizations
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Work Environment & Schedule
Office-based dealership environment
Schedule may require flexibility during payroll processing periods
Occasional travel between dealership locations may be required
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods
Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone/email
Occasional lifting of files or office materials
Key Performance Indicators May Include
Payroll accuracy and timeliness
Compliance audit results
Employee relations resolution effectiveness
Onboarding and offboarding accuracy
Benefits and HR process efficiency
Required Experience:
Manager
Job Title: Human Resources & Payroll ManagerDepartment: Human ResourcesReports To: Controller / General Manager / OwnershipJob SummaryThe Human Resources & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions and payroll operations across the dealership(s). This role ensures accurate and c...
Job Title: Human Resources & Payroll Manager
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Controller / General Manager / Ownership
Job Summary
The Human Resources & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions and payroll operations across the dealership(s). This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing supports employee relations and maintains adherence to federal state and local employment laws while serving as a trusted resource for leadership and employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Human Resources
Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding offboarding employee records and policy administration
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters including coaching investigations and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations
Administer and maintain employee handbooks policies and procedures
Support performance management processes including disciplinary actions and documentation
Coordinate benefits administration including enrollments changes and terminations
Oversee training initiatives and compliance-required training
Partner with managers to support workforce planning and staffing needs
Payroll
Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly salary and commissioned employees
Ensure proper wage calculations deductions garnishments and tax withholdings
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly
Prepare payroll reports for management as needed
Coordinate with payroll providers and auditors
Qualifications & Skills
Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred
Minimum of 35 years of HR and payroll experience automotive dealership experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws wage and hour regulations and payroll compliance
Experience processing payroll for multi-department or multi-location organizations
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Work Environment & Schedule
Office-based dealership environment
Schedule may require flexibility during payroll processing periods
Occasional travel between dealership locations may be required
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods
Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone/email
Occasional lifting of files or office materials
Key Performance Indicators May Include
Payroll accuracy and timeliness
Compliance audit results
Employee relations resolution effectiveness
Onboarding and offboarding accuracy
Benefits and HR process efficiency
Required Experience:
Manager
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