Payroll & HR Coordinator

San Diego, CA | Hybrid Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Coordinator to support payroll and human resources operations. This role is heavily focused on payroll administration, with payroll experience being the most important qualification. The HR responsibilities can be trained for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of California payroll processing experience and be comfortable managing payroll for up to 150 employees while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable regulations. Experience with Paylocity is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration (Primary Focus)

• Process semi-monthly payroll for up to 150 employees with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, PTO, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain employee payroll and timekeeping records.
• Process payroll-related employee changes including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and status updates.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Ensure compliance with California payroll laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll documentation and assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Partner with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to support payroll operations.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support benefits administration and employee communications.
• Assist with recruiting coordination and other HR initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of California payroll processing experience required.
• Experience processing payroll for employees in a multi-department environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll best practices.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with payroll systems; Paylocity experience is highly preferred.
• HR experience is helpful but not required and can be trained.