Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Administrator to oversee core human resources operations, with a strong focus on payroll and HRIS administration. This an immediate contract position with potential for it become a long time perm role and plays a key part in maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance, and supporting a positive, high-performance workplace culture.
Pay range : $30-33 / hr.
Schedule : Mon-Thur onsite, Fridays remote.
Work Model : Hybrid
Location : Van Nuys, CA 91411
Start date : ASAP
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Support payroll tax filings, year-end W-2 preparation, and related reporting activities.
- Manage data collection and distribution for year-end forms (e.g., 1095).
- Coordinate with Finance on payroll funding, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
- Respond to employee questions related to payroll, timekeeping, and pay policies.
HRIS Administration
Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for the HRIS platform.Maintain accurate employee data, position details, and organizational structures.Generate and distribute HR and payroll reports to support business and financial objectives.Assist with HRIS upgrades, configuration changes, and new feature implementations.Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize system workflows and data integrity.General HR Support
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates.Process employee status changes (promotions, transfers, leaves, terminations, etc.).Support benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and open enrollment activities.Communicate with benefit vendors and resolve employee benefit-related inquiries.Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.Provide first-line support on employee relations matters and escalate when appropriate.Distribute a recurring HR newsletter highlighting people updates and key information.Coordinate recognition initiatives such as birthdays, work anniversaries, and other people-focused events.Provide occasional support for company events and culture-building activities.Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in HR, payroll administration, and / or HRIS management.Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical capabilities.Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.Preferred Skills
Experience processing multi-state payroll, particularly for California and New York.Working knowledge of California labor laws and related compliance requirements.Familiarity with state and federal taxation, deductions, and withholdings.Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform such as Rippling, ADP, Workday, Paylocity, or similar.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and data analysis.