Payroll & Human Resource Specialist

Job Title: Payroll & Human Resource Specialist
Location: Vernon, CA (Onsite)
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Human Resource Specialist to join their team.  This role will be responsible for processing high-volume, multi-state payroll for 500+ employees while also supporting HR initiatives, including onboarding, employee relations, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end, multi-state payroll for 500+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting

• Maintain and update payroll records, tax documents, and employee data

• Partner with the HR Manager to support onboarding, new hire documentation, and orientation processes

• Assist with employee relations matters, including responding to employee inquiries and supporting issue resolution

• Develop, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll and HR processes

• Ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws, particularly in a manufacturing environment

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership teams

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing for high-volume employee populations (500+)

• Experience supporting HR functions such as onboarding and employee relations

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor compliance

• Experience creating and improving SOPs and process documentation

• Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, Paycom, UKG, etc.) and strong Excel skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred:

• Experience in food manufacturing or similar high-volume environments

• CPP certification or HR certification is a plus

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ryan Sydow

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