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HR & Payroll Assistant (3yrs+ exp)

$28 - $30 per hour

AppleOne

Job Description

Job Description

HR & Payroll Assistant
Bakersfield, CA
$28–$30/hour

Are you an HR professional who knows payroll inside and out? We’re looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of bi-weekly payroll while supporting day-to-day HR operations.

This position is approximately 70% payroll, making payroll experience the heart of the role. If you’re highly comfortable with Excel, HRIS systems, and payroll processing and enjoy being the person others can count on to get it right, this could be a great next opportunity!

Required Qualifications:
MUST HAVE 2+ years of direct HR and payroll experience
MUST HAVE Associate degree or higher OR an HR-related certification OR equivalent experience
Strong hands-on experience with bi-weekly payroll
Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Excel

Experience with an HRIS/payroll system such as ADP, Paylocity, UKG, or similar

Key Responsibilities:
Process biweekly payroll from start to finish

Review timekeeping information, identify discrepancies, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time

Audit payroll for accuracy and coordinate payroll-related information with accounting

Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
Serve as a go-to resource for employee HR questions

Coordinate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation, HRIS setup, benefits, and IT notifications

Manage employee offboarding, including separation paperwork, final pay coordination, property returns, and system access
Maintain accurate personnel files and employee information

Process employee changes in the HRIS and ensure information is accurate

Support HR compliance, audits, training tracking, and required employee notices

Assist with benefits and leave administration
Coordinate drug and alcohol testing documentation with outside vendors

Support HR communications, employee recognition, job postings, and other HR initiatives
Assist with special HR projects and process improvements as needed

Compensation & Benefits:
Great starting pay of $28–$30 per hour

Long-term career opportunity

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Work in a role where your HR and payroll expertise is valued

Great Benefits

If you’re looking for more than just your next job and want an opportunity where you can grow your HR career, this could be the right fit for you! APPLY TODAY!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:


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The pay transparency policy is available here:


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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.


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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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