Automotive HR Payroll Administrator

Elite Recruiting Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Assistance

Ongoing Training & Development

Job summary

Capitol Nissan & Infiniti is seeking an experienced Automotive HR & Payroll Administrator to join our team. This role focuses on payroll processing for a high-volume dealership, managing commissions, and administering benefits while safeguarding confidential employee information.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of HR/payroll experience in an automotive setting, with CDK payroll proficiency and a strong eye for detail. On-site collaboration with dealership leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR and payroll experience within an automotive dealership.
• Hands-on CDK payroll experience required.
• Strong understanding of dealership payroll and compensation structures.
• Experience with commission-based payroll preferred.
• Knowledge of dealership bonuses, incentives, and variable pay plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Tools

CDK payroll

Job description

San Jose, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

NOW HIRING: AUTOMOTIVE HR & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

EXPERIENCED DEALERSHIP HR & PAYROLL PROFESSIONALS WANTED

Capitol Nissan & Infiniti is seeking an experienced Automotive HR & Payroll Administrator to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR and payroll professional who understands the unique demands of automotive dealership payroll, commission structures, employee benefits, and HR administration.

DEALERSHIP HR & PAYROLL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

CDK PAYROLL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy, highly accurate, and comfortable handling confidential employee information while working closely with dealership management and department leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for a high-volume dealership

Manage commission payroll, bonuses, incentives, and variable compensation

Review payroll for accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Maintain employee files, records, and HR documentation

Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding

Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Assist employees and managers with HR and payroll-related questions

Support employee relations and HR processes

Prepare payroll reports, audits, and related documentation

Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information

Partner with department managers and dealership leadership

Help ensure compliance with applicable employment and payroll requirements

Support additional HR and administrative functions as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

2+ years of HR and payroll experience within an automotive dealership REQUIRED

Hands-on CDK payroll experience REQUIRED

Strong understanding of dealership payroll and compensation structures

Experience with commission-based payroll strongly preferred

Knowledge of dealership bonuses, incentives, and variable pay plans

Understanding of payroll regulations and employment compliance

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organization and time-management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Ability to work independently while collaborating with dealership leadership

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$90,000–$110,000+ Per Year DOE

Benefits include:

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Assistance

Ongoing Training & Development

IDEAL BACKGROUND

We'd love to hear from candidates with experience as a:

Automotive Payroll Administrator

Dealership Payroll Administrator

Automotive HR Administrator

Dealership HR Manager

Payroll & HR Specialist

Automotive Payroll Specialist

Automotive HR & Payroll Manager

Commission Payroll Administrator

Dealership Office Administrator

WHY JOIN CAPITOL NISSAN & INFINITI?

Join an established automotive dealership where your HR and payroll expertise is valued and directly impacts the success of the team.

You'll work closely with dealership leadership and have the opportunity to take ownership of important payroll, HR, benefits, and employee-support functions while continuing to grow your career in the automotive industry.