Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator

We are looking for a Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator to support day-to-day payroll activities and essential HR operations for a team in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing detail-oriented payroll work with employee-facing administrative support. The person in this role will help maintain compliance, keep employee information accurate, and contribute to a smooth experience across onboarding, records administration, and payroll processing.

Responsibilities:
• Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles by reviewing time entries, applying needed updates, and ensuring accurate pay calculations.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and monitor payroll practices to support adherence to applicable policies and regulations.
• Investigate pay-related issues, correct discrepancies promptly, and respond professionally to employee questions about earnings, deductions, and adjustments.
• Assist with onboarding activities by preparing employment documents, coordinating new employee paperwork, and updating employee records.
• Provide support for benefits administration, including processing changes and maintaining accurate HR data in internal systems.
• Coordinate employee status updates such as terminations, position changes, and related personnel actions while keeping records current.
• Help prepare and maintain HR files, ensuring information is complete, accessible, and handled with appropriate confidentiality.
• Contribute to general HR and administrative support tasks that improve workflow efficiency and support daily team operations.

Qualifications:

• 1–3+ years of experience in payroll, human resources support, or a combination of both.
• Hands-on familiarity with payroll platforms and HRIS tools used for employee and payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of onboarding processes, employee recordkeeping, and HR administrative practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for responding to employee questions and collaborating with internal teams.
• Experience supporting employee relations processes, background checks, or related HR coordination activities is preferred.

Compensation

$22.00-$30.00 Hourly

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