We are looking for an HR team member with strong payroll knowledge to support daily people operations in Fontana, California. This contract-to-permanent position will partner closely with HR leadership to help maintain compliant HR practices, deliver a positive employee experience, and oversee accurate payroll administration. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to employee relations, onboarding, benefits coordination, and record management while balancing day-to-day priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR leadership to carry out human resources programs and apply company policies in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage end-to-end payroll activities, including reviewing time records, validating attendance data, calculating pay, and coordinating payroll tax administration.
• Monitor payroll practices to help ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, benefits, and compensation matters with timely and accurate guidance.
• Coordinate new employee setup and offboarding activities, including communicating key information related to payroll and available benefits.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date personnel documentation and ensure employee records are handled accurately and confidentially.
• Support the administration of benefit plans by assisting with enrollments, updates, and employee communications.
• Address employment-related inquiries and provide clear interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and workplace guidelines.
• Assist with payroll reviews, audits, and reporting to provide leadership with reliable information for decision-making.