HR / Payroll Assistant

Location 1200 E 104th St, Kansas City, MO 64131 Pay Range $45,000-$55,000 annually Job Summary The Human Resource/ Payroll Assistant supports the Human Resource (HR/Payroll) team with onboarding new staff, administering benefits and leave, enforcing company policies, and managing full-cycle payroll processing. Duties & Responsibilities Onboarding: Coordinates onboarding for all staff, including sales consultants, service advisors, technicians, and administrative personnel; works with department managers to provide required login information; and supports new‑hire orientation and employee onboarding. Compliance & Training: Reviews, tracks, and documents completion of required compliance training, continuing education, and work assessments, including safety training, anti‑harassment training, and certifications. HR Administration: Assists in the administration of compensation, leave administration, disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigations. Ensures that documentation is filed in employee records. Benefit Administration: Assists in benefits administration to include communication with eligible new employees to ascertain employees are enrolled in a timely manner. Employee Relations: Responds to employment‑ and payroll‑related inquiries from employees and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff; participates in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Time & Attendance Management: Monitors and audits time‑tracking systems to ensure accurate reporting of hours, overtime, PTO, sick leave, and holidays. Employee Support: Serves as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies promptly, empathetically, and discreetly. Required Skills & Abilities Payroll Knowledge: Strong knowledge of payroll software, time‑and‑attendance systems, and federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Mathematical & Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills to audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills. Organization: Superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and proven time‑management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines. Professionalism: Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personal information. Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, or related software; ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS, ATS, and payroll platforms, such as Paycor or ADP. Soft Skills: High level of integrity and confidentiality; strong organizational and time‑management skills; and effective verbal and written communication. Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years of human resources experience, including at least one year of direct payroll processing experience preferred. Certification: SHRM‑CP, PHR, or Certified Payroll Professional preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds occasionally. Must be able to access and navigate all departments within the organization’s facilities. EEO, including disability/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr Cable Dahmer Automotive Group