$22-38 Per Hour
820 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, USA
We’re a fast-growing, customer-focused used vehicle dealership built on integrity, teamwork, and high performance. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated HR Generalist to support our people operations and foster an employee-focused, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. Position Overview As an HR Generalist, you’ll play a vital role in managing core HR functions across the organization. This role covers recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, payroll (including commissions), benefits, safety, HR reporting, and day-to-day administration. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and is looking to grow with a respected company in the automotive industry. Key Responsibilities: Human Resources Operations *Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly staff. *Support managers with employee relations, performance management, and policy compliance. *Maintain and update employee records in our system. *Assist with employee training, development programs, and policy rollouts. *Help foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace aligned with company values. Payroll & Compensation: *Process in-house payroll using QuickBooks Payroll, including commission-based compensation for sales staff. *Accurately calculate and process commissions in compliance with company plans and California labor law. *Track, reconcile, and report on commission, bonus, and variable earnings. *Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including overtime, garnishments, and levies. *Manage time-off tracking, wage adjustments, payroll deductions, and leave balances. *Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports, including W-2s and wage statements. *Administer employee benefits including enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment. * Workers' Compensation Management Oversee the full Workers' Compensation program, including: *Negotiating annual insurance rates and renewals *Filing and managing claims from initial report through resolution *Acting as liaison with adjusters, providers, and injured employees *Preparing for and coordinating carrier audits *Support safety initiatives and accident investigations in collaboration with safety coordinators. Recruitment & Retention: *Manage job postings, applicant tracking, background checks, and onboarding documentation. *Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to improve retention. *Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring strategies. Qualifications: *2+ years of HR generalist experience (automotive, retail, or operational settings preferred) *Hands-on experience processing payroll in-house using QuickBooks Payroll *Proven experience handling commission payroll in a sales-driven environment *Strong understanding of California labor laws, wage/hour regulations, and compliance *Familiarity with payroll tax filings and HRIS systems *Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite *Highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet with sensitive information *Bilingual in Spanish is a plus *Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred *Automotive industry experience strongly preferred Apply Today! If you’re a hands-on HR professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced automotive environment, we’d love to hear from you!