HR/Payroll Accountant supports in multiple areas of HR Administration (job postings, recruiting, pre-employment screening, associate orientation and relations, compliance, new hire and other HR documentation) for all assigned dealership locations. The position reports directly to the VP, People Partners and provides support to all associates in assigned dealership.

Job Responsibilities: Human Resources

• Collaborate with Store Management to develop initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and drive annual employee engagement survey participation.  
• Partner with General Managers and Store Leadership to address systemic issues impacting employee relations and organizational culture. 
• Partner with our training team and COE team with co-facilitation of key HR initiative training to include leadership effectiveness, employee relations, compliance, values, etc. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, grievances, and conflicts. 
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair and unbiased resolutions. 
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and facilitate mediation and conflict resolution. 
• Monitors the status of associates on leaves of absence, including workers compensation, and facilitate their return to work 
• Serves as a resource for the implementation of all corporate/region sponsored HR initiatives 
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers 
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards 
• Participate in store employee appreciation and community events  

Payroll responsibilities?

• Compute payroll data using timesheets and appropriate records for commissions, bonuses, deductions, hours worked, etc
• Reconcile monthly commission payables account
• Complete relevant forms for month-end and year-end payroll procedures
• Balance wages for W-2's
• Maintain G/L distributions in all earnings and deduction coding
• Balance, reconcile, and post sales commissions sheets to the G/L each week
• Balance work in progress each week
• Update master files with any changes
• Cross-train on other positions within department and be available to fill in as needed
• Attend meetings and training as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned