Human Resources Payroll Coordinator
Job Description
Supports the daily administration of human resources, payroll, safety compliance, and employee-related processes onsite in Marysville, CA.
Responsibilities
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding activities, handling new hire paperwork, verifications, system updates, file setup, final paycheck coordination, benefits notices, and related records.
- Maintain precise, confidential records for employees, payroll, benefits, and HR data.
- Support recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, arranging background checks, and handling pre-employment requirements.
- Answer employee inquiries about policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and other employment-related topics.
- Process and record changes to roles and compensation, such as promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, schedule changes, and job updates.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with employment laws, company policies, and internal processes.
- Support employee relations records, including attendance logs, disciplinary actions, investigations, and performance documentation.
- Liaise with HR, payroll, safety, benefits, legal teams, and external consultants or vendors to maintain compliance, resolve employee matters, and streamline processes.
- Assist in refining processes across HR, payroll, safety, onboarding, records management, and employee communications.
- Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct in managing sensitive employee data.
- Provide bilingual support in English and Spanish.
- Manage enrollment, updates, and terminations for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other company-sponsored benefits.
- Help employees with benefits questions and enrollment steps.
- Keep benefits records current and coordinate with providers, brokers, payroll, and internal teams as required.
- Monitor eligibility dates and ensure timely delivery of required benefits notices and documents.
- Support annual open enrollment tasks, including informing employees, updating forms and systems, and follow-up communications.
Requirements
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with ability to read, write, speak, and translate basic workplace communications.
- Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in payroll, records, and compliance documents.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Excellent organizational abilities and time management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work respectfully with staff at all levels.
- Able to clearly explain policies, payroll details, benefits, and procedures.
- Knowledge of human resources practices, benefits administration, and employment documentation.
- Capable of working independently and collaborating with management, supervisors, staff, vendors, and consultants.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, payroll, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources.
- Payroll processing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems preferred.
- Experience in a bilingual workplace environment preferred.
- Experience supporting safety programs, workers’ compensation, or compliance documentation preferred.
Technologies
- HRIS systems
- Payroll systems
- Timekeeping systems
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Safety Responsibilities
- Support the administration of workplace safety programs, policies, procedures, training requirements, and related compliance documentation.
- Coordinate safety trainings, toolbox or tailgate meetings, employee acknowledgments, and required safety recordkeeping.
- Maintain safety training records, inspection forms, incident reports, workplace postings, and safety materials.
- Conduct or assist with workplace safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Report safety concerns to management and help ensure employees understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
- Support workers’ compensation claim administration, including incident reports, claim forms, medical documentation, modified duty tracking, and related communication.
Payroll Responsibilities
- Review timekeeping records for accuracy and address missing punches, meal period issues, overtime discrepancies, and supervisor approvals.
- Process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, wage changes, promotions, job changes, deductions, and benefits updates.
- Maintain accurate records of earnings, deductions, hours worked, paid time off, and other payroll data.
- Generate and distribute pay stubs, direct deposit receipts, manual checks, tax forms, W-2s, 1095-Cs, and other payroll documents as needed.
- Respond to employee payroll questions about discrepancies, deductions, tax withholdings, timekeeping, and direct deposit issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and employee data.
- Disburse payroll checks and direct deposit receipts on payday as needed.
- Ensure payroll practices comply with company policy and applicable wage and hour requirements.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Office or administrative work environment with occasional time in operational, production, warehouse, field, or worksite areas.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workplace as needed.
- Proficiency with computer, phone, printer, scanner, and standard office equipment.
- Ability to review documents, enter data accurately, and communicate verbally and in writing.
- May lift or move office supplies or files up to 25 pounds.
- Maintain focus and accuracy while working under deadlines and handling confidential information.
Pay
$28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Language
English and Spanish required