We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Consultant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downey, California. In this role, you will oversee HR and payroll operations within a public sector environment, ensuring compliance with California labor laws, union agreements, and organizational policies. This position is ideal for a proactive leader with a strong background in HR administration, employee relations, and payroll systems. Responsibilities: • Manage comprehensive payroll processing for public sector employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and federal regulations. • Oversee core HR functions such as employee onboarding, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and performance management. • Ensure adherence to California labor laws, CalPERS/CalSTRS requirements, union agreements, and public agency reporting standards. • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to leadership on HR policies, procedures, and regulatory updates. • Maintain and audit data integrity within payroll and HR systems, generating reports to support organizational decisions. • Address employee inquiries and resolve HR or payroll-related issues promptly and effectively. • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other departments to optimize HR processes and maintain accurate documentation. • Train, mentor, and supervise HR and payroll staff, fostering growth and ensuring high performance. • Support collective bargaining processes by providing expertise in union negotiations and agreements. • Lead initiatives to implement and improve HR and payroll systems, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced functionality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • Minimum of 5 years of HR and payroll management experience, including at least 3 years in the California public sector. • In-depth knowledge of CalPERS, CalSTRS, and California wage and hour laws. • Proven experience working with collective bargaining agreements and union negotiations. • Proficiency in payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, or Tyler Munis. • Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to handle confidential information professionally. • Excellent leadership capabilities and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Familiarity with public sector HR practices and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Downey, CA
onsite
Temporary
57.00 - 66.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Consultant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downey, California. In this role, you will oversee HR and payroll operations within a public sector environment, ensuring compliance with California labor laws, union agreements, and organizational policies. This position is ideal for a proactive leader with a strong background in HR administration, employee relations, and payroll systems. Responsibilities: • Manage comprehensive payroll processing for public sector employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and federal regulations. • Oversee core HR functions such as employee onboarding, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and performance management. • Ensure adherence to California labor laws, CalPERS/CalSTRS requirements, union agreements, and public agency reporting standards. • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to leadership on HR policies, procedures, and regulatory updates. • Maintain and audit data integrity within payroll and HR systems, generating reports to support organizational decisions. • Address employee inquiries and resolve HR or payroll-related issues promptly and effectively. • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other departments to optimize HR processes and maintain accurate documentation. • Train, mentor, and supervise HR and payroll staff, fostering growth and ensuring high performance. • Support collective bargaining processes by providing expertise in union negotiations and agreements. • Lead initiatives to implement and improve HR and payroll systems, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced functionality.
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