Automotive HR & Payroll Lead — Multi-Rooftop

Element Partners; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Element Partners in Spring, TX seeks an HR/Payroll Specialist for a three-store automotive dealership group. You will own payroll processing, administer benefits, and manage day-to-day HR tasks in a multi-rooftop environment.

This hands-on role requires experience with dealership pay plans, DMS systems, and payroll platforms. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll while supporting managers on employee relations and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years payroll processing experience, preferably in automotive dealerships or multi-store groups.
• Experience with dealership pay plans (flat rate, commissions, draws, bonuses).
• Hands-on with a DMS and a payroll platform (e.g., ADP/UKG/Paylocity).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to audit numbers accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for three rooftops, including commissions, draws, bonuses and chargebacks.
• Audit time records and pay plans; reconcile discrepancies with managers.
• Maintain pay plan setups as positions or plans change; ensure compliance.
• Handle garnishments, child support, and other levies; reconcile to GL.
• Process new hires and terminations; support month-end close.
• Manage payroll tax reporting and year-end filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Data entry/Excel

Confidentiality

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Dealertrack

Tekion

ADP

Paylocity

Paycom

UKG

Dominion

Job description

Element Partners in Spring, TX seeks an HR/Payroll Specialist for a three-store automotive dealership group. You will own payroll processing, administer benefits, and manage day-to-day HR tasks in a multi-rooftop environment.

This hands-on role requires experience with dealership pay plans, DMS systems, and payroll platforms. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll while supporting managers on employee relations and HR reporting.