Automotive HR & Payroll Specialist | Growth & Benefits

Barber Ford Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career stability

Job summary

Barber Ford Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking an organized Automotive HR and Payroll Coordinator to manage day-to-day HR, payroll, and basic accounting duties at a busy dealership.

This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and HR support for all employees, with light accounting tasks such as invoice tracking and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in HR, payroll, or accounting (automotive experience preferred) and strong knowledge of ADP/Paychex.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR/payroll or accounting experience
• Knowledge of payroll systems (ADP or Paychex)
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and personnel file maintenance
• Coordinate benefits, open enrollment, and compliance documentation
• Support employee relations and HR inquiries
• Maintain and update policies and employee handbooks
• Assist with recruiting by posting jobs, tracking applicants, and scheduling interviews
• Process weekly payroll including commissions and timecards
• Ensure wage, hour, and tax regulation compliance
• Maintain payroll records and respond to verification/audit requests
• Collaborate with controller for accurate reporting and expense tracking
• Prepare and maintain employee documentation and reports
• Assist department heads with HR and payroll data
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Support leadership with administrative duties

Skills

HR systems

Payroll processing

Accounting basics

Microsoft Excel

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barber Ford Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking an organized Automotive HR and Payroll Coordinator to manage day-to-day HR, payroll, and basic accounting duties at a busy dealership.

This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and HR support for all employees, with light accounting tasks such as invoice tracking and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in HR, payroll, or accounting (automotive experience preferred) and strong knowledge of ADP/Paychex.