Job Description

Vaco is partnering with a growing organization in Costa Mesa to find a HR/Payroll Administrator for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is perfect for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is experienced in managing manual payroll and HR processes while contributing to automation efforts.
What You'll Do:
Payroll

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  Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 160+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
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  Review timesheets, wages, and resolve discrepancies
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  Ensure accurate data entry for deductions, taxes, and benefits
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  Generate and analyze payroll reports as needed
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  Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries
  

Human Resources

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  Maintain employee data in ADP (new hires, status changes, garnishments)
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  Manage digital onboarding for new and rehired employees
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  Provide support and guidance on employee relations matters
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  Respond to HR-related questions on policies and procedures
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  Foster positive employee relations across departments
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  Assist in policy development and process improvement
  

Benefits Administration

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  Provide bi-weekly census data to benefits broker for updates and ACA tracking
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  Coordinate with leadership and broker on annual benefits renewal
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  Facilitate open enrollment meetings with vendors
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  Manage benefits deductions in ADP
  

What We're Looking For:

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  5-7 years of HR generalist experience
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  Minimum 3 years of full-cycle, multi-state payroll experience for 150+ employees
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  Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws; moderate understanding of labor law compliance
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  Experience with HRIS/HCM systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
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  Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
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  Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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  Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access)

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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