HR and Payroll Specialist

Management Recruiters Of Tallahassee

Job Location:

San Mateo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: HR & Payroll Specialist

Location: Burlingame CA

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications merit and business needs.

Required Experience:

Title: HR & Payroll SpecialistLocation: Burlingame CAOur 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 knowle...