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HR Coordinator
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Robert Half
Gardena, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a dependable HR Coordinator to support payroll and human resources activities in California. This temp to hire position is fully onsite and is ideal for someone who wants to build a strong career in HR while handling weekly payroll, employee records, and day-to-day coordination across core HR functions. The role combines payroll processing, onboarding support, benefits administration, and compliance-focused documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll for multiple employee groups, review time records for accuracy, and address issues such as missed meal-break penalties, leave requests, and payroll adjustments.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date personnel files, HR records, and system data to support accurate reporting and compliance.
- Coordinate pre-employment steps, including background screenings, drug testing, employment verification, and completion of required work authorization documents.
- Lead onboarding activities for new employees by preparing orientation materials, assisting with benefits enrollment, and helping employees understand available programs such as retirement plan offerings.
- Administer health and welfare benefit plans and serve as a point of contact between employees, managers, brokers, and insurance carriers.
- Monitor attendance, time-off balances, leave tracking, and related documentation to ensure records remain current and compliant with company policies and regulations.
- Support employee relations matters by responding to routine HR questions, preparing communications, and assisting with workplace safety and workers' compensation paperwork.
- Partner with outside vendors and service providers to help meet regulatory requirements and maintain smooth HR and payroll operations.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR function and assist with additional projects and tasks as business needs evolve. Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in payroll, human resources coordination, or a closely related role.
- Hands-on experience processing payroll and reviewing timekeeping information in a multi-employee environment.
- Working knowledge of onboarding activities, candidate screening coordination, HR administration, and compliance documentation.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll platforms; experience with ADP or similar systems is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with employees, managers, and external partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook in a fully onsite office setting.
- Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities consistently in a deadline-driven environment.
- Bilingual Spanish required TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.