Experienced Automotive Payroll Clerk / Human Resources Assistant needed for a growing new car dealer group in Bergen County. This person will be responsible to administer payroll for two dealerships as well as assist in light HR functions. The dealerships have a total employee population of approximately 200 employees. The dealer is very open to giving the manager title to the successful candidate who has automotive payroll experience as well as HR experience. It is imperative that the person hired is technologically savvy and able to use the tools available to run reports quickly when requested. Moreover, it is crucial that this person has excellent attention to detail to ensure that payroll runs correctly each week so that our valued employees are receiving what is owed to them every week - no questions! The dealer is firm in believing that employees should be paid accurately and timely for their work.

It is also important that the Automotive Payroll Clerk / Human Resources Administrator maintains proper controls on wage garnishments, vacation time, PTO/vacation time, and any other deductions. This person will be responsible to assist in onboarding new hires, termination paperwork, benefit administration, etc. All payroll commissions will be calculated by department managers and submitted to the Payroll Clerk / HR Assistant for processing.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales volume, bonuses, and commissions; monies to be withheld for taxes; employee contributions to insurance and retirement plans; etc., from time sheets and other records.
• Ensure accuracy in the master payroll records by verifying and documenting changes affecting net wages such as federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, etc., and data concerning compensation increases, promotions and/or transfer of employees between departments.
• Calculates wages and deductions, meticulously checking for accuracy before recording them in the payroll records.
• Prepares and issues paychecks.
• Maintains detailed records of leave payments and untaxed earnings.
• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Manages all paperwork related to hiring and termination, including COBRA letters.
• Maintains records for vacations and sick-day eligibility.
• Processes all employee insurance forms and insurance payments in coordination with the Controller
• Participates in benefits administration to include change reporting and approving invoices for payment.
• Assists with onboarding of new hires and termination of employees.
• Conducts new employee orientations; administers pre-employment tests, conducts reference checks.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database as needed.
• Compile payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, and insurance deductions
• Review the downloaded information from electronic time clocks for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains electronic and paper record-keeping for records of current and former employees; union grievances, negotiations, and other records; plan documents, contracts, and other benefit administration records; and other HR and Legal records.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and issues; communicating solutions effectively, professionally, and respectfully

Schedule:

• This is a Monday - Friday schedule, 5 day work week.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be in the $90,000 - $110,000 range based on experience and track record.
• Benefits package will be provided.

Apply:

If you are an experienced Payroll Clerk / HR Administrator with new car dealership experience we'd love to speak with you. Please apply at www.automotivesearchgroup.com !

*All applications will be kept confidential, ASG will never contact your current employer*