Payroll and HR Specialist

AI overview

The Payroll and HR Specialist role entails managing payroll processes and HR functionality, focusing on employee engagement and benefits administration.

About the Role

The Payroll and HR Specialist is responsible for all payroll processing within the company as well as all Human Resource functionality, including, but not limited to, benefits administration, performance management, and employee engagement. This dual-role position splits time equally between comprehensive payroll management and essential HR generalist responsibilities.

What You'll Do

50% Payroll Management

Prepare, process, and compile payroll data such as hours worked, salaries, commissions, taxes, garnishments, and other mandatory and voluntary deductions, posting to payroll records
Accurately update and record all pay changes, such as exemptions and insurance coverages
Process complete payroll cycles ensuring accurate and timely payments in compliance with IRS, DOL/FLSA, state, and local regulations
Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports (gross payroll, hours worked, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management
Perform various accounting journal entries, account reconciliation, and provide General Ledger support
Support tax filings (Form 941, unemployment reports, W-2 preparation)

50% HR Generalist Functions

Administer employee benefits programs and respond to benefits inquiries
Support performance management processes
Promote high employee engagement in the dealership
Correspond with employees, management, and corporate officers in response to questions or requests related to personnel
Handle HR-related employee questions and resolve issues promptly
Drive employee engagement initiatives across the organization
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments on HR projects

Required:

Payroll experience required
Excellent communication, customer service, time management, and organizational skills
Dynamic and enthusiastic presence in a team environment with the ability to lead and initiate change
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment that requires frequent multi-tasking and shifting priorities while still managing deadlines
Must be technology-focused with knowledge of Outlook and payroll software, with a preference given to prior ADP experience

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