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Auto Payroll/HR Specialist-7+yrs Dealer Exp Req'd-$90k-$110k+/yr

$90k - $110k

Capitol Nissan

Job Description

Job Description

NOW SEEKING an experienced franchise Automotive Dealer Payroll & HR Specialist in San Jose, CA

  • Earn from $90,000 to $110,000+/yr! (based on experience)

Capitol Nissan in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist for our busy accounting department. If you have experience in a franchise dealership setting and understand the processes of dealership payroll, Apply Now!

We Offer:

  • Earn from $90,000 to $110,000+/yr! (based on experience)
  • 5 Day Work Week with Flexible Hours (8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm)
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • A Wonderful, Positive and Professional Work Environment
  • Opportunities to advance & grow with a family-owned and operated business!

Responsibilities:

  • Process accurate and timely payroll for dealership employees (approx 80-90 staff)
  • Review timecards, commissions, bonuses, deductions, and payroll adjustments
  • Maintain employee payroll and personnel records
  • Manage employee onboarding and offboarding
  • Coordinate new-hire paperwork, I-9 documentation, and required employment forms
  • Assist with benefits enrollment, employee changes, and terminations
  • Handle Workers’ Compensation and leave-of-absence administration
  • Maintain compliance with California employment and wage-and-hour requirements
  • Respond to employee payroll and HR-related question
  • Assist management with employee relations and documentation
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and company information
  • Coordinate with accounting and dealership management as needed
  • Assist with HR reporting, audits, and other administrative responsibilities

What We Seek:

  • Franchise Dealership Experience REQUIRED - Experience with dealership payroll structures, including commissions, bonuses, spiffs, technician flag hours, and other variable compensation
  • 7+ years proven experience in a Payroll, Accounting or HR Administrative Support Role
  • Thorough understanding of California and Federal payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor compliance
  • Good computer skills. Familiar with payroll software, Excel, and Microsoft Office
  • Experience working with payroll/HRIS systems
  • ADP Payroll Plus software experience is a PLUS
  • Experience with payroll processing, benefits administration, and maintaining employee records
  • Knowledge of employee benefits administration
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced dealership environment
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet payroll deadlines
  • Confidentiality and Professionalism
  • Must be reliable, dependable, responsible, and must take accountability
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

All those interested should APPLY and please include your updated contact information with your application.

ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS! YOU MUST SET AN APPOINTMENT.

For convenience, all interviews will be conducted at our Indianola location at:

Capitol Nissan

1120 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall

San Jose, CA 95136

  • Must be Authorized to Work in the US
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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