Human Resources Specialist So Cal Dental Partners Lake Forest, CA Job Details Full-time From $30 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Outlook Paylocity Flexible spending account management Spreadsheets Employee relations Microsoft Publisher AI tools proficiency Word embeddings HR legal compliance Administrative experience Documentation tools Internal employee customer service HR compliance Attention to detail Legal research Organizational skills Employment law in talent management Cross-functional collaboration Health insurance management California labor law ChatGPT Cross-functional communication Time management Full Job Description Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator (Full-Time) So Cal Dental Partners, Inc. Lake Forest, CA Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30

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$30 per hour, depending on experience Join Our Team! So Cal Dental Partners is seeking an mature, experienced, detail-oriented Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to join our Corporate Office. This position supports multiple dental practices throughout Southern California and plays a key role in Human Resources, payroll administration, employee benefits, compliance, employee communications, and special projects. This is not a remote position, our corporate office is located in Lake Forest, CA. Our small 2 person office supports over 170 employees and 30 doctors. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, highly organized, technology-savvy, enjoys helping people, and has a strong understanding of California Human Resources laws and payroll administration. This is not an entry-level Human Resources position. We are looking for an experienced professional who can work independently, think critically, manage multiple responsibilities, and become a trusted resource for both employees and management. Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of Human Resources experience
• Administrative experience using Paylocity (Required)
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks (a plus)
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour requirements, and HR compliance
• Ability to research California employment laws and confidently answer employee questions
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar) to improve efficiency, research HR topics, and draft communications while verifying accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, sorting, filtering, spreadsheets, and reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Publisher
• Experience using Canva preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, customer service, confidentiality, and time management skills
• Must be comfortable with working with multi-offices/departments Human Resources Responsibilities
• Conduct new employee orientations and onboarding
• Answer employee HR, payroll, and benefits questions
• Research and interpret California employment laws
• Maintain personnel files and employee records
• Track birthdays, anniversaries, licenses, CPR certifications, and doctor licensing
• Complete employment verifications and CA disability forms
• Help prepare onboarding and termination documentation
• Assist with HR compliance projects and audits Payroll & Accounting Responsibilities
• Process payroll-related information within Paylocity
• Enter manual payroll checks into Paylocity
• Review employee timecards
• Track health insurance premiums and benefit expenses
• Assist with Colonial Life, FSA, payroll reporting, and 401(k) audits
• Utilize QuickBooks for accounting support Communications & Administrative Responsibilities
• Update the employee intranet website
• Design newsletter pages using Canva and Microsoft Publisher
• Maintain employee PowerPoint photos
• Answer phones, process mail, scan and file documents
• Maintain spreadsheets and tracking logs
• Support Corporate Office administrative functions Technology Skills
• Paylocity (Administrator-Level Experience Required)
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Canva
• AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot Additional Responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support fellow Corporate Office team members when needed.
• Be willing to learn new systems, software, and responsibilities.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, organization, and employee experience.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude while adapting to changing business needs.

Why Join So Cal Dental Partners? As our company continues to grow, we're looking for someone who enjoys wearing many hats and takes pride in being the person others rely on for answers. If you're passionate about Human Resources, enjoy solving problems, love learning new technology, and want to make a meaningful impact within a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person