Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

We are looking for an experienced Payroll/Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This position supports daily HR and administrative operations with a strong focus on employee records, payroll coordination, and cross-functional support for finance-related processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information while providing dependable service to employees and leadership.Responsibilities:• Process full cycle payroll• Maintain secure and well-organized personnel files in both electronic and paper formats, following confidentiality and document retention standards.• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding timekeeping, benefits, and general HR processes, escalating more complex matters when appropriate.• Support payroll readiness by gathering required data, updating tracking spreadsheets, and assisting with administrative steps prior to payroll processing.• Provide finance-related administrative assistance by submitting payable documentation, preparing check request paperwork, and confirming required signatures are collected before routing.• Assist with honorarium billing activities and perform initial outreach on outstanding items in coordination with the appropriate internal team members.• Track and process deposit information in partnership with finance staff to help maintain accurate financial records.• Oversee incoming and outgoing mail and keep shared administrative calendars current with deadlines, meetings, and key HR or finance dates.• Perform scanning, filing, and document maintenance for HR and finance materials while updating internal templates, forms, and operational checklists to improve workflow consistency.