Payroll Specialist / HR Generalist

📍 Full-Time | Biweekly Payroll for ~200 Employees

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist / HR Generalist to join our team and play a key role in managing payroll operations and supporting day-to-day HR functions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing payroll accuracy with employee support and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The right candidate will oversee full-cycle payroll processing for approximately 200 employees on a biweekly basis, while also assisting with HR administration including PTO tracking, benefits support, and employee inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process biweekly full-cycle payroll for approximately 200 employees using ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN)

• Ensure accurate payroll calculations including wages, deductions, and adjustments

• Maintain payroll records and audit data for compliance and accuracy

• Perform general ledger entries and journal updates related to payroll transactions

• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure proper documentation

HR Generalist Support

• Monitor and manage employee PTO balances and accruals

• Update employee deductions and benefits within the payroll system

• Monitor and respond to the HR inbox, addressing employee questions and requests

• Assist with open enrollment processes and benefits administration

• Support employee relations tasks and HR documentation

Required Qualifications

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN)

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

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing

• Knowledge of general ledger and journal entries related to payroll

• Experience tracking and monitoring PTO balances

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain payroll accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working independently with employee relations matters

• Familiarity with benefits administration and open enrollment processes

• Prior experience in a Payroll Specialist, HR Generalist, Payroll Coordinator, HR Assistant, or HR Specialist role

What We’re Looking For

✔ Highly organized and detail-oriented professional

✔ Someone who can manage payroll accurately and confidentially

✔ A proactive team member who enjoys supporting employees and HR operations

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys owning payroll operations while contributing to a supportive HR team environment.

Benefit offerings:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.