HR & Payroll Specialist | Sacramento

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist in the Sacramento area. Our ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and employee relations. If you are organized, analytical, and passionate about supporting employees, we want to hear from you!

Location: Sacramento

Work Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $24 - $30 /hr, based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for all employees accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.

• Maintain accurate employee records, including payroll and benefits information.

• Administer employee benefits and handle related inquiries.

• Assist in onboarding new employees, ensuring proper documentation and system setup.

• Support HR functions such as performance management, training, and compliance.

• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee concerns.

• Generate reports related to payroll, benefits, and HR metrics.

• Stay updated with labor laws and HR best practices.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and HR functions.

• Knowledge of federal and California state labor laws.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance