HR & Payroll Specialist

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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