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Description About the Role Downtown Ford of Sacramento is seeking an organized and detail-oriented HR Clerk to join our Human Resources team. This role is best suited for a candidate with some prior HR experience — candidates with a background in HR support, HR administration, or HR internships are strongly encouraged to apply. You'll support day-to-day HR functions and serve as a backup for payroll processing, so accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability are a must. What You'll Do • Maintain and update employee records, files, and HR databases (physical and digital) • Assist with new hire onboarding paperwork, orientation scheduling, and benefits enrollment • Support payroll processing by collecting, verifying, and entering timekeeping data • Serve as a backup for payroll duties , ensuring payroll runs smoothly in the absence of the primary payroll administrator • Help track PTO, attendance, and employee leave requests • Track and maintain FMLA leave records, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with tracking deadlines • Track and maintain workers' compensation claims, including documentation, follow-up, and status updates • Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and pay • Prepare HR-related correspondence, reports, and forms • Assist with compliance recordkeeping (I-9s, licensing, certifications, etc.) • Support recruiting efforts such as posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and processing applications • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information • Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed What We Offer • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and holidays • On-the-job training and opportunities for growth within HR/payroll • Supportive team environment Requirements What We're Looking For • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred • 1+ year of HR-related experience strongly encouraged (e.g., HR clerk/assistant, HR intern, payroll support, benefits administration); general office/administrative experience alone is not the focus of this role • Familiarity with basic HR functions such as onboarding, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly demeanor • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion • Dealership or automotive industry experience is a plus, but not required