HR Coordinator/Payroll Specialist

Autobahn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

401(k) with company match

Recognition programs

Anniversary bonuses

Lease payment assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Autobahn in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an HR Coordinator/Payroll Administrator to support daily HR operations and payroll processing in a fast-paced luxury dealership environment.

You will serve as a primary resource for payroll, onboarding, benefits, HR policies, and records while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; proficiency with Excel and HRIS is a plus, and on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business, accounting or related field preferred; bachelor's degree desirable.
• 2-5 years of payroll and HR administration experience.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS, and timekeeping software.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Audit timekeeping records and payroll data.
• Administer payroll changes for hires, terminations, promotions, and benefit elections.
• Reconcile payroll data, prepare reports, and resolve employee payroll inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and assist with year-end processing, W-2s, audits, and reporting.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Maintain personnel files, HRIS records, and employee documentation.
• Support benefits administration, employee communications, training, and compliance tracking.
• Process employee status changes and assist with performance management and engagement initiatives.
• Communicate HR policies and maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support audits, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave administration.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and employment laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Timekeeping

Employee relations

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's degree in HR, Business, Accounting

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS platforms

Timekeeping software

Job description

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HR Coordinator/Payroll Specialist

Fort Worth, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1334

Salary Range: $25.50 To $29.00 Hourly

***This is an on-site/in-office position, located in Fort Worth, TX***

HR Coordinator / Payroll Administrator

Our Mission: Setting the new standard of excellence in the dealership experience.

Our Vision: We believe our greatest impact isn’t what we sell – It's how we make people feel every step of the way.

At Autobahn, we are more than a dealership group — we are a premier luxury automotive destination representing some of the most recognized and respected brands in the world, including Porsche, Land Rover, BMW, Cadillac, Volvo, MINI, and Volkswagen.

As a family-owned organization with a long history of success, we are committed to elevating the client’s experience while investing deeply in the people who make it possible. We are seeking polished, driven professionals who are passionate about luxury hospitality, relationship-building, and delivering an exceptional ownership experience.

Our culture is built on three guiding principles:

Connections, Not Transactions Relationships are our lifeblood; we just happen to sell cars.

Expertise in Motion Technology is ever-evolving ; our knowledge of cars sets the pace.

Trust Through Transparency Never taken, always earned; integrity is non-negotiable.

Autobahn is continuing to grow with a visionary expansion already underway, including a projected 75-acre luxury automotive campus opening in 2028. This state-of-the-art destination will redefine the automotive retail experience in North Texas and create unmatched career opportunities for high-performing professionals who want to grow with an elite organization.

We believe exceptional teammates create exceptional client experiences. That’s why we offer one of the best work-life balance opportunities in the automotive industry along with a highly rewarding compensation structure and premium benefits, including competitive PTO, 401(k) with company match, recognition programs, anniversary bonuses, lease payment assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview: The HR Coordinator / Payroll Administrator supports daily HR operations and manages accurate, timely payroll processing. This role serves as a primary resource for employees regarding payroll, benefits, onboarding, HR policies, and personnel records while ensuring compliance with employment and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Audit timekeeping records and maintain payroll data, including deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposits.
• Administer payroll changes for hires, terminations, promotions, and benefit elections.
• Reconcile payroll data, prepare reports, and resolve employee payroll inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and assist with year-end processing, W-2s, audits, and reporting.

Human Resources Administration

• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Maintain personnel files, HRIS records, and employee documentation.
• Support benefits administration, employee communications, training, and compliance tracking.
• Process employee status changes and assist with performance management and engagement initiatives.
• Communicate HR policies and maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support audits, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave administration.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and employment laws.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Human Resources , Business, Accounting, or related field preferred; bachelor's degree desirable.
• 2-5 years of payroll and HR administration experience.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and timekeeping software.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations and employment laws.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong payroll, HR, and employee relations knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Preferred Certifications

• PHR, SHRM-CP, FPC, or CPP preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and computer work.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Willing to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen

Success Measures

• Payroll accuracy and timeliness.

Join a dealership group where luxury, performance, and opportunity come together. Build your future with Autobahn.