Dealership HR Payroll Administrator

Elite Recruiting Services•San Jose, CA

8d•$66,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Capitol Nissan & Infiniti is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join our team. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented HR and payroll professional with a strong background in automotive dealership payroll, commission compensation, and HR administration. If you understand the complexities of dealership payroll, including commission-based compensation, bonuses, employee records, benefits administration, and compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with an established automotive dealership. Automotive dealership payroll experience is REQUIRED for this position. The Automotive HR & Payroll Administrator will manage payroll and support human resources operations for a high-volume, multi-department automotive dealership. This position requires a strong understanding of dealership payroll structures, commission calculations, bonuses, employee compensation plans, HR compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, trustworthy, confidential, and comfortable working independently while partnering closely with dealership management and leadership.

Requirements

2+ years of HR and payroll experience within an automotive dealership REQUIRED
Strong understanding of automotive dealership payroll and compensation structures
Experience processing commission-based payroll strongly preferred
Knowledge of dealership bonuses, incentives, and variable compensation
Experience with ADP, CDK, Paycom, or similar payroll/HR platforms preferred
Understanding of HR compliance, labor laws, and payroll regulations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dealership environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Ability to work effectively with dealership managers and leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience processing commission-based payroll
Experience with ADP, CDK, Paycom, or similar payroll/HR platforms

Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for a high-volume dealership
Manage dealership commission payroll, bonuses, incentives, and variable compensation
Review payroll for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes
Support HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Assist with employee relations and HR-related questions
Administer employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Prepare payroll reports, audits, and internal HR documentation
Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information
Partner with department managers and dealership leadership
Stay current on applicable payroll regulations and employment requirements
Support additional HR and administrative functions as needed