Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Transdev is seeking a Payroll and Human Resources Manager based in Monterey, CA to support the General Manager with day-to-day payroll and HR operations. This role is 100% on-site.

Role Overview

The Human Resources & Payroll Manager assists with core HR administrative duties, full-cycle recruiting support, and payroll-related tasks for drivers and staff. The position also supports compliance processes, employee onboarding documentation, and tracking of leave and related obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new employee files and submit required paperwork for approval.
• Calculate and enter payroll for drivers and staff.
• Track attendance for part-time employees.
• Handle fare reconciliation and related deposits.
• Assist with monitoring and reducing overtime.
• Support full-cycle recruiting by reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and helping move candidates through hiring.
• Create and maintain employee files and onboarding paperwork.
• Manage payroll administration along with leaves of absence and FMLA tracking.
• Provide employee education on available benefits.
• Ensure compliance with background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify.
• Support transfer requests and follow applicable procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• College coursework in a related field preferred.
• Computer-literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.
• Understanding of DOT requirements: DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Technology and Systems

• Microsoft Office
• E-Verify

Compensation and Employment Details

• Location: Monterey, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 per year
• Job Category: Administrative / Clerical / Payroll / HR / Accounting
• Job Type: Full Time
• REQ ID: 7293
• Pay Group: QQP
• Cost Center: 354

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: minimum $80,000 to maximum $100,000
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability

Physical and Work Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Position typically involves long periods of sitting, typing, or viewing a computer screen.
• Work environment is a combination of indoors and outdoors.

Drug-Free Workplace

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.