Payroll Specialist
TRS Staffing Solutions
Role Type: HR Contractor
Location: Redwood City, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite; may be more flexible over time)
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking an HR Contractor to support core HR operations with a strong emphasis on payroll, immigration coordination, and HR compliance . This person will help offload administrative responsibilities from the Talent Acquisition team and ensure smooth execution of employee lifecycle processes.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Support
- Prepare, process, review, and approve payroll (LHMP system)
- Manage payroll changes, new hires, and onboarding setup
- Partner with accounting/finance; understand payroll accounting fundamentals
Immigration Support (Intermediate Level)
- Coordinate with immigration attorneys
- Prepare and manage forms and documentation
- Understand visa types, timelines, and basic compliance requirements
- Manage wet signatures and in‑office documentation
- Support visa-related employee questions (non‑expert level)
HR Operations & Compliance
- Handle employee inquiries
- Support HR compliance requirements
- Assist with PR/PO processes within internal systems
- May assist with new‑hire swag kits (assembling and distributing)
Required Experience
Payroll experience is required
- Immigration experience at an intermediate level (not an expert)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage administrative workflows
- Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and external legal partners
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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