HR Operations & Payroll Coordinator (Spanish-English Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

HR Operations & Payroll Coordinator (Spanish–English Bilingual)

Location: Commerce, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

Compensation: $30.00–$34.00 per hour

Engagement: 90-day initial project with strong potential to convert to a full-time, permanent role based on performance and business needs

About the Role

Step into a hands-on People Operations role where accuracy, service, and momentum shape each day. You will keep payroll moving on time, champion a positive employee experience, and uphold compliance across records, recruitment, and site operations. From welcoming new hires to resolving time and attendance questions, you will be a trusted point of contact for employees and leaders alike.

A Day in the Life

• Start the morning reviewing the attendance point system, generating and routing disciplinary notices to supervisors when needed.
• Support weekly and bi‑weekly payroll in ADP, help prep W‑2s and payroll-related reports, and process wage verifications and unemployment claims.
• Welcome new hires alongside the HR Generalist—prepare files, complete and maintain Form I‑9s, and conduct orientation.
• Create and distribute management reports that keep leaders informed and actions clear.
• Respond to employee questions with timely, customer-focused support.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized employee records; assist with correspondence, termination documentation, and workplace investigations.
• Drive full-cycle recruiting—open requisitions, post jobs, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and extend offers.
• Prepare security badges for restricted areas and facilitate site-wide events such as benefits fairs, team gatherings, and volunteer activities.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with federal and state laws; partner with the HR Director on special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (required).
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative experience, ideally within HR or a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance, security badging, or union environments (a plus).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Detail-driven, organized, and confident managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why This Role

This is a chance to make an immediate impact while building broad HR experience—recruiting, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and culture-building—all in one seat. If you enjoy balancing precision with people-first service, we’d love to hear from you.