HUMAN RESOURCE/ PAYROLL ASSISTANT

CHAMPION DODGE LLC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation after 1 year

Paid Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

CHAMPION DODGE LLC in Downey, CA, is seeking a Human Resources / Payroll Assistant to provide administrative support for daily HR and payroll tasks, including recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, and records management.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable communicating with employees and management at all levels. Automotive dealership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources administration.
• 1–2 years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of California employment and labor laws.
• Familiar with Workers’ Compensation procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and employee onboarding.
• Post job vacancies, review applications, print applications, and schedule interviews.
• Assist with employee relations and conflict management efforts.
• Support communication across departments and teams.
• Review timecards and ensure hours are accurately recorded.
• Assist with payroll processing and maintain payroll records.
• Assist with employee benefits administration.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, PTO, health insurance, and leave-related matters.
• Organize and distribute payroll-related documents.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation procedures and documentation.
• Assist with compliance-related HR tasks and documentation.

Skills

Recruiting

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HR administration

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCE/ PAYROLL ASSISTANT

CHAMPION DODGE LLC Downey, California, United States

About this position

Position Summary

The Human Resources / Payroll Assistant will provide administrative support for daily HR and payroll functions, including recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, employee inquiries, and employee records.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable communicating with employees and management at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and employee onboarding.
• Post job vacancies, review applications, print applications, and schedule interviews.
• Assist with employee relations and conflict management efforts.
• Support positive and professional communication across departments and teams.
• Review employee timecards and ensure hours are accurate and properly recorded.
• Assist with payroll processing and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Assist with employee benefit administration.
• Respond to employee questions regarding:
• Payroll and wages
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance and benefits
• FMLA and leave-related matters
• Company policies and procedures
• Organize and distribute employee paychecks and payroll-related documents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and personnel records.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation procedures and documentation.
• Assist with compliance-related HR tasks and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Perform other HR, payroll, and administrative duties as assigned.

Salary Information

$22 - $35Hourly Wage

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources administration required.
• 1–2 years of payroll experience required.
• Automotive dealership payroll experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California employment and labor laws.
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation (after 1 year of employment)
• Paid Sick time
• 401(k)