We are looking for a dedicated Benefits Coordinator to join our team in Palo Alto, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance, and providing exceptional support to staff. This opportunity allows you to contribute to a dynamic environment within the Hi Tech Engineering industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.<br>• Oversee COBRA administration processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Coordinate and track leave of absence requests, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication.<br>• Provide guidance to employees on compensation and benefits policies, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.<br>• Collaborate with HR teams to refine and improve benefits-related processes.<br>• Ensure adherence to legal and organizational standards in all benefits-related activities.<br>• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and reporting.<br>• Monitor updates in benefits regulations and implement necessary changes to stay compliant.<br>• Support the development and delivery of training sessions related to employee benefits.<br>• Serve as a liaison between employees, third-party vendors, and insurance providers to address benefits-related matters.
<p><strong>Human Resources Benefits Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>Oversees benefits and compensation programs, supporting employee well-being and compliance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer health, retirement, and wellness benefits</li><li>Respond to employee benefit inquiries</li><li>Process enrollments, changes, and terminations</li><li>Maintain benefits records and reports</li><li>Coordinate with providers and ensure legal compliance</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead our HR clients' operations in San Jose, California. This role requires a strategic thinker who can design and implement initiatives that foster employee engagement, ensure compliance with labor laws, and support career development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in HR management, a passion for organizational growth, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational goals and promote employee satisfaction.</p><p>• Oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with federal and state regulations.</p><p>• Manage benefits programs, including equitable compensation, competitive benefits packages, and related analyses.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to support employee career development and initiatives focused on attention to detail and growth.</p><p>• Update, communicate, and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a consistent and compliant workplace.</p><p>• Provide guidance on employee relations, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.</p><p>• Utilize HRIS systems to streamline processes and improve data management.</p><p>• Support onboarding efforts to ensure a seamless integration of new employees into the organization.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Human Resources (HR) Manager to join a non-profit organization based in Stockton, California. This contract-to-permanent position offers an opportunity to lead and manage various HR functions, including employee relations, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and union contract management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HR practices and systems, along with a strong ability to handle complex tasks independently and collaboratively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations, policy interpretation, and performance management strategies.<br>• Conduct investigations into complaints, prepare documentation, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.<br>• Manage union contract implementation, address grievances, and participate in contract negotiations.<br>• Oversee payroll reporting to the CalPERS Retirement System, ensuring accurate updates for salaries, benefits, and employee changes.<br>• Analyze benefit programs, recommend improvements, and coordinate open enrollment processes.<br>• Maintain and organize employee records, ensuring compliance with retention policies and standards.<br>• Develop and implement HR systems for performance appraisals and attendance tracking, offering technical support when needed.<br>• Lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, including background checks and interviews.<br>• Ensure compliance with personnel policies, labor laws, and union agreements.<br>• Plan and facilitate training programs to support employee development and organizational goals.
<p>We are seeking a <strong>hands-on Payroll Manager consultant</strong> to support both day-to-day payroll in Workday Payroll but also support with an UKG implementation. This is a high-priority, urgent need with strong potential to convert to permanent if the candidate performs well. This is a 3 days onsite hybrid role</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Purpose of the Role</p><p><br></p><p>Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience</p><p>Deep experience in both Workday Payroll and UKG</p><p>Hands-on UKG implementation experience (not just “part of the team”)</p><p>Manager-level experience</p><p>Strong reporting skills (pulling reports, tying out data, testing payrolls)</p><p>Ability to validate setup (earnings, deductions, taxes, configurations)</p><p>Comfortable speaking directly with UKG implementation teams</p><p>Detail-oriented and able to tie out old system vs. new system data</p><p>Manage end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing using Workday Payroll and ADP Payroll for employees across multiple states and countries.</p><p>Ensure accurate tax withholding, garnishments, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>Oversee equity-based compensation processing (RSUs, ESPP, stock options) and ensure proper tax treatment and reporting.</p><p>Coordinate 401(k) contributions, employer matching, and compliance testing in collaboration with benefits teams.</p><p>Maintain compliance with SOX controls, FLSA regulations, and payroll-related audits.</p><p>Work closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes are accurate.</p><p>Prepare and analyze payroll-related accruals, reconciliations, and variance reports.</p><p>Manage payroll-related general ledger (GL) postings and ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>Support external and internal auditors with payroll-related documentation and reports.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Concord, California. This role is essential for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing payroll processes for a mid-sized workforce. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in multi-state payroll and full-cycle payroll management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manages all payroll, timekeeping, and employee record systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and legal compliance</li><li>Processes semi‑monthly payroll after approvals; manages deductions, garnishments, and remittances</li><li>Tracks PTO balances, updates employee data, reconciles quarterly payroll taxes, and supports year‑end reporting</li><li>Prepares monthly payroll and headcount reports; distributes W‑2 and 1095‑C forms</li><li>Identifies opportunities to improve payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems</li><li>Serves as subject matter expert on company benefit plans and supports open enrollment</li><li>Ensures benefit enrollments, terminations, and payroll deductions are accurate and timely</li><li>Manages benefits system maintenance, new‑hire enrollments, ACA compliance, and ongoing audits</li><li>Partners with HR on 401(k) administration and leads the 401(k) audit process</li><li>Acts as primary backup to HR for benefits and responds promptly to employee inquiries</li><li>Supports onboarding by delivering payroll, policy, and timekeeping training to new hires and managers</li><li>Handles employment verifications and unemployment (EDD) requests</li><li>Maintains and reconciles payroll- and benefits‑related accounts and records</li><li>Updates system data, manages forms and supplies, supports recognition programs, and performs other assigned duties</li></ul>