HR Admin - PI

Description About the Role Downtown Ford of Sacramento is seeking an organized and detail-oriented HR Clerk to join our Human Resources team. This role is best suited for a candidate with some prior HR experience — candidates with a background in HR support, HR administration, or HR internships are strongly encouraged to apply. You'll support day-to-day HR functions and serve as a backup for payroll processing, so accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability are a must. What You'll Do Maintain and update employee records, files, and HR databases (physical and digital) Assist with new hire onboarding paperwork, orientation scheduling, and benefits enrollment Support payroll processing by collecting, verifying, and entering timekeeping data Serve as a backup for payroll duties , ensuring payroll runs smoothly in the absence of the primary payroll administrator Help track PTO, attendance, and employee leave requests Track and maintain FMLA leave records, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with tracking deadlines Track and maintain workers' compensation claims, including documentation, follow-up, and status updates Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits and pay Prepare HR-related correspondence, reports, and forms Assist with compliance recordkeeping (I-9s, licensing, certifications, etc.) Support recruiting efforts such as posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and processing applications Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed What We Offer Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays On-the-job training and opportunities for growth within HR/payroll Supportive team environment Requirements What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred 1+ year of HR-related experience strongly encouraged (e.g., HR clerk/assistant, HR intern, payroll support, benefits administration); general office/administrative experience alone is not the focus of this role Familiarity with basic HR functions such as onboarding, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly demeanor Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Dealership or automotive industry experience is a plus, but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr Downtown-Ford-Sacramento