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Bilingual HR Coordinator – Payroll and Compliance
You are a detail-oriented HR professional with experience in payroll, HR operations, and compliance. You excel at supporting payroll processes, maintaining accurate HR data, and ensuring compliance with California and federal labor laws. You are highly organized, proactive, and able to manage sensitive information while supporting employees across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
This Position Pays: $30–$35/hr
(Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
TEMP TO HIRE
What You Will Be Doing:
- Manage and support payroll processing, including auditing timecards, entering adjustments, and maintaining accurate compensation data
- Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy for job changes, terminations, and benefits updates
- Serve as a point of contact for employees, providing support for payroll, benefits, and policy-related questions
- Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including paperwork, HRIS entry, and compliance with California labor law requirements
- Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, eligibility tracking, and responding to employee inquiries
- Support compliance efforts by applying knowledge of wage and hour laws, sick leave, and leave regulations (CFRA/FMLA)
- Prepare documentation for reporting requirements such as ACA, EEO-1, and unemployment claims
- Assist with audits by gathering and organizing required documentation
- Partner with HR, managers, and internal teams to support day-to-day HR operations
- Contribute to process improvements, policy updates, and HR initiatives
What You Bring:
- Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- 2–3 years of HR and/or payroll experience
- Experience with HRIS platforms; Paylocity strongly preferred
- Familiarity with payroll processing and benefits administration
- Basic knowledge of California and federal employment laws (wage/hour, leave laws, sick leave, etc.)
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
- Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel between worksites as needed
- HR certification or relevant degree preferred
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
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