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HR & Payroll Specialist

HR & Payroll Specialist

MRINetwork • Burlingame, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

HR & Payroll Specialist

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day human resources operations while ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This is a hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of California labor laws, payroll compliance, and HR best practices, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle payroll while also supporting core human resources functions such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations support, and compliance. This role is split approximately 50% payroll and 50% HR, and plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with California wage and hour laws and employment regulations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Responsibilities (50%)

  • Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees in compliance with California wage and hour laws
  • Review and verify timecards, manage corrections, overtime calculations, meal/rest break premiums, and shift differentials
  • Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and special payroll adjustments
  • Ensure compliance with California final pay requirements
  • Maintain payroll records, audits, and required reporting
  • Respond to employee payroll questions and provide strong internal customer service
  • Coordinate with Finance and Accounting on payroll reconciliations

Human Resources Responsibilities (50%)

  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing new hire packets and conducting orientations
  • Maintain employee personnel files and ensure HRIS data accuracy
  • Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, COBRA notices, and open enrollment support
  • Support employee relations matters by documenting conversations, scheduling meetings, and assisting with investigations
  • Assist with recruiting activities such as job postings, applicant screening, and interview coordination
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, with a strong emphasis on California compliance
  • Support safety programs, leave of absence tracking (FMLA, CFRA, PDL), and workers compensation claims
  • Assist with HR projects, including handbook updates, training initiatives, and HR audits

Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate degree required
  • Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

  • 35 years of combined HR and payroll experience within California
  • Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
  • Spanish-speaking skills preferred

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws, payroll compliance, and HR regulations
  • Experience using HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, or similar platforms)
  • Close attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and holidays

Location: San Mateo/Burlingame, CA

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly or send your resume to matthew@mrrecruiter.

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