Payroll and Benefits Administrator

We are looking for a meticulous Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support accurate payroll operations, employee benefits coordination, and HR recordkeeping for a team based in Fresno, California. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is well suited for someone who can manage payroll and compliance responsibilities while also serving as a dependable resource for employees and leadership. The role offers the opportunity to work in a hands-on environment where precision, responsiveness, and sound judgment are essential to day-to-day success.Responsibilities:• Manage weekly and biweekly payroll processing for approximately 55 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.• Administer payroll for both union and non-union staff, including earnings, deductions, overtime calculations, and benefit withholdings.• Maintain organized and accurate payroll records while partnering with supervisors to collect and verify time and compensation data.• Address employee questions related to pay, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner.• Support union reporting, contribution tracking, and related documentation requirements tied to payroll administration.• Assist with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and broader labor compliance activities as needed.• Oversee benefits administration for programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), including enrollments and qualifying life event updates.• Help coordinate onboarding documentation, personnel files, leave balance tracking, and other employee records to support HR compliance.• Contribute to workers' compensation documentation, certification tracking, employee communications, and routine office support connected to employee relations.