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Confidential Careers · 4 hours ago

HR and Payroll Administrator

Bellingham, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24/hr - $26/hr

Confidential company is seeking an HR and Payroll Administrator to provide accurate and timely human resources and payroll administration. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, ensures payroll is processed correctly, maintains employee records, and assists with HR policies and compliance across multiple auto dealerships.

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Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and on time (semi-monthly)

Calculate salaries, hourly & overtime, flat rate, bonuses, commissions, spiffs and deductions. Along with other varied forms of pay

Administer payroll in an accurate and timely manner on a semi-monthly basis, ensuring all processes adhere to established protocols

Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements

Prepare, submit and post payroll to accounting

Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments

Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to payroll-related queries

Liaise with payroll providers, tax authorities, and accounting teams as required

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems

Administer onboarding and offboarding processes (contracts, documentation, system access)

Prepare employment contracts, letters, and HR documentation

Track employee attendance, leave, sick days, and absences

Support performance review cycles and HR initiatives

Ensure HR data confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations

Administer employee benefits (health insurance, 401(k), etc.)

Making sure employees enroll or waiver the benefits offered to them within the time frame required

Act as a point of contact for employee benefit queries

Support compensation reviews and salary benchmarking when required

Ensure HR and payroll processes comply with labor laws and company policies

Support audits by preparing HR and payroll documentation

Assist in updating HR policies and procedures

Monitor changes in employment and payroll legislation

Serve as a first point of contact for HR and payroll-related inquiries

Provide guidance to employees on policies, procedures, and benefits

Support employee relations by escalating issues appropriately

Prepare HR and payroll reports for management

Analyze payroll and HR data to identify trends and discrepancies

Support budgeting and workforce planning activities

Qualification

HR administrationPayroll processingLabor laws knowledgeHRIS softwarePayroll softwareMS Office proficiencyAnalytical abilitiesAttention to detailOrganizational skillsConfidentialityCommunication skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills