Payroll/HR Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Payroll Support

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with California wage and hour laws.
• Review and validate timecards, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and employee files in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Assist with garnishments, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare summaries for the HR manager as needed. Coordinate with accounting to ensure accurate payroll journal entries and reporting. Human Resources Support
• Assist with onboarding new of employees, including preparation of offer letters, new hire paperwork, and I-9 verification in either English or Spanish
• Assist with site safety audits, training, and incident investigations.
• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Assist with employee relations, performance documentation, and compliance tracking (training, certifications, etc.).
• Assist with organizing employee engagement activities and HR communications – English and Spanish required.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws for wage statements, meal/rest period documentation, leave management, etc.

Administrative Duties

• Answer all calls sent to the HR Department.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including data entry, filing, and correspondence.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies.
• Support audits (payroll/FLC’s) and compliance reviews as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of experience in payroll or HR support roles (California payroll experience strongly preferred)
• Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written).
• Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity.
• B.A. Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma required.

At PrideStaff, we deliver innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance!

Our Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.

Company Description

At PrideStaff, we deliver innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance! \r\n\r\nOur Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.