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HR & Payroll Specialist

$27 - $29 per hour

LHH Recruitment Solutions

HR & Payroll Specialist (Direct Hire)


LHH is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Central San Diego to hire an HR & Payroll Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable managing payroll while supporting day-to-day HR operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliant HR records, and supporting a wide range of employee-related functions in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.


Responsibilities:
  • Process full-cycle payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with California wage and hour laws
  • Maintain and audit payroll records, deductions, and reporting
  • Support HR administrative functions including scanning, filing, and converting physical files into electronic records
  • Maintain organized and compliant employee files and documentation
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies
  • Assist with benefits administration and employee updates
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and recordkeeping
  • Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information
Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience in payroll and HR support or a blended HR/payroll role
  • Knowledge of California wage and payroll compliance
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable handling administrative and clerical HR tasks in a manual or semi-manual environment
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Compensation & Schedule:
  • $27-$29/hour
  • Direct hire opportunity
  • Full-time, Monday-Friday
  • Fully onsite in Central San Diego, with potential for a hybrid schedule after training
Benefits:
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Up to 3 weeks PTO
  • Medical benefits fully covered for the employee
  • And more!
If you're interested in this HR & Payroll Specialist opportunity with a well-respected nonprofit, apply today!

Pay Details: $27.00 to $29.00 per hour

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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