Benefits Manager Jobs in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Benefits Administrator

Cerritos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Benefits Administrator to support payroll and employee benefits operations for a multi-entity organization in Cerritos, California. This role combines day-to-day administration with careful review of payroll and benefits data, ensuring accurate processing, strong internal controls, and compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of benefits coordination, payroll systems, and employee support while handling sensitive information with discretion and meeting critical deadlines. Responsibilities: • Manage regular payroll processing across multiple business entities, employee groups, and work locations using Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Review and reconcile payroll records, exception reports, and supporting documentation while partnering with Finance on reporting and ledger-related items. • Administer payroll changes such as hires, separations, pay updates, incentive payments, deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and direct deposit setup. • Monitor timekeeping details, approvals, overtime calculations, and premium pay requirements to support compliance with wage and hour standards. • Resolve payroll and benefits issues by researching discrepancies, answering employee questions, and coordinating corrections when needed. • Oversee employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA, leave-related matters, and 401(k) administration. • Coordinate benefit enrollment activity for new employees, open enrollment periods, qualifying life events, eligibility updates, and terminations. • Reconcile carrier invoices, benefit deductions, and enrollment data across payroll and vendor systems, addressing inconsistencies promptly. • Work with brokers, insurance carriers, retirement plan partners, and other vendors to maintain smooth benefits administration and service delivery. • Strengthen payroll and benefits procedures by maintaining calendars, documentation, internal controls, compliance records, and process improvement initiatives, including support for year-end reporting and required filings.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Benefits and Payroll Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
43 - 60 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryOur client, a growing hospitality property management company with multiple locations throughout California, is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and related HR operations for approximately 300–400 employees.This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, effective benefits administration, and compliance with California employment regulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced managing payroll and benefits for a multi-location workforce. Experience with Paycom is strongly preferred. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 300–400 employees across multiple California locations using Paycom.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, paid time off, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal and rest period requirements, paid sick leave, and final pay requirements.</li><li>Review payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.</li><li>Oversee employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.</li><li>Manage benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit changes.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee questions and coverage issues.</li><li>Reconcile benefits deductions and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support COBRA administration, ACA reporting, and other applicable payroll and benefits compliance requirements.</li><li>Maintain employee records, payroll data, and benefits information within Paycom.</li><li>Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for management and support payroll audits and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and property leadership to address payroll and benefits questions and improve processes across multiple locations.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
A public-sector organization is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee employee relations, workforce policies, and core human resources operations. This position is ideal for a people-focused leader who understands the importance of consistent policy application, regulatory compliance, and responsive employee support in a government environment.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and leave administration.</li><li>Advise department leaders on performance management, workplace concerns, and employee development.</li><li>Interpret and administer personnel policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations.</li><li>Support labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, and grievance resolution as applicable.</li><li>Oversee investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans.</li><li>Partner with department heads to forecast staffing needs and improve workforce planning.</li><li>Monitor compliance with federal and California employment laws and public-sector personnel requirements.</li><li>Review HR metrics, staffing reports, turnover trends, and workforce data.</li><li>Develop and update employee policies, procedures, and internal communications.</li><li>Supervise HR staff, establish priorities, and support professional development.</li><li>Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate employee records and timely processing.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
43 - 47 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing organization is looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead core people operations and support a diverse workforce across production, warehouse, and administrative teams. This role is ideal for an HR leader who is comfortable working directly with operations management, navigating employee relations matters, and developing practical processes that support both employees and business goals. This is a hands-on management opportunity for someone who can move between strategic planning and day-to-day HR issues, particularly in an environment where workforce planning, safety, attendance, and retention are essential.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective action processes.</li><li>Partner with production and warehouse leadership on workforce planning, staffing needs, and retention.</li><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and employee separation procedures.</li><li>Maintain HR policies and practices aligned with California employment requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with safety and operations teams on training documentation and workplace policy compliance.</li><li>Support leave administration, accommodations, benefits questions, and employee status changes.</li><li>Review turnover, attendance, staffing, and other HR metrics to identify trends.</li><li>Develop supervisor training on performance feedback, documentation, and employee management.</li><li>Oversee personnel records and HRIS data accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with payroll on employee changes, timekeeping concerns, and compensation updates.</li><li>Recommend improvements to HR processes, employee communication, and workplace engagement.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
A growing hospitality company in North County San Diego is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support its workforce and partner with operational leadership. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where staffing, employee engagement, and compliance directly impact daily operations.The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges of hospitality, including hourly workforce management, seasonal staffing needs, employee retention, and California employment regulations. This person will serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees while helping build a positive workplace culture.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.</li><li>Partner with department leaders on staffing plans, recruitment priorities, and workforce needs.</li><li>Advise managers on attendance concerns, performance issues, coaching, and corrective action.</li><li>Ensure compliance with California labor laws, wage-and-hour requirements, meal and rest periods, and required workplace policies.</li><li>Coordinate employee investigations and document findings and follow-up actions appropriately.</li><li>Develop employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Review HR policies and employee handbook procedures and recommend updates as needed.</li><li>Monitor turnover, staffing trends, and other workforce metrics.</li><li>Oversee benefits administration and coordinate with payroll on employee changes and pay-related questions.</li><li>Support training initiatives, new-hire orientation, and manager development.</li><li>Maintain accurate personnel files and confidential employee records.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Pauma Valley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a diverse, multi-location workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who understands the importance of accurate, timely employee pay and can manage complex payroll requirements while improving systems, controls, and team performance. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll data is accurate, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll practices remain aligned with applicable federal and California requirements. Experience supporting hourly employees across multiple locations is especially valuable.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-location employee population.</li><li>Manage payroll calendars, review payroll registers, and ensure timely processing of scheduled pay cycles.</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and establish clear review procedures and processing standards.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of employee deductions, garnishments, benefit changes, and tax withholding updates.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal/rest period rules.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, quarter-end reporting, and year-end activities.</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, leave-related updates, and employee records.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and oversee corrections and off-cycle payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with accounting during month-end close.</li><li>Maintain payroll controls, confidential records, and audit documentation.</li><li>Evaluate payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and automation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

HR Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
48 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organization's workforce. This individual will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership, ensuring effective HR practices, compliance with employment regulations, and a positive workplace culture.The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and approachable HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR responsibilities while supporting the organization's mission and long-term goals. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day human resources operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR-related matters.</li><li>Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with organizational goals.</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Coordinate recruitment and hiring efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.</li><li>Oversee benefits administration, employee leave programs, and related HR documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.</li><li>Support performance review processes, employee development, training, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Assist with workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Develop, update, and communicate employee handbooks, HR policies, and workplace procedures.</li><li>Partner with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing of HR-related changes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall employee experience.</li><li>Provide guidance to managers on employee management, policy interpretation, and best practices.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

HR Manager

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
55 - 57 USD / Hourly
A coastal public agency is seeking a strategic HR Manager to guide personnel programs, strengthen employee relations, and support department leadership across a complex public-sector workforce. This role is designed for an experienced HR professional who can balance long-term workforce planning with practical day-to-day decisions involving policies, labor agreements, and employee support.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Lead municipal HR programs covering recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, leave, and employee relations.</li><li>Advise executive leadership and department managers on sensitive personnel matters and organizational planning.</li><li>Interpret personnel rules, administrative policies, labor agreements, and applicable employment laws.</li><li>Coordinate labor relations activities, including grievance management and preparation for labor negotiations.</li><li>Oversee employee investigations and ensure documentation is consistent, timely, and appropriately maintained.</li><li>Review compensation structures, job classifications, and position descriptions.</li><li>Support workforce planning, succession planning, retention initiatives, and organizational development.</li><li>Monitor compliance with California employment regulations and relevant public-sector requirements.</li><li>Prepare staffing analyses, policy recommendations, and reports for leadership review.</li><li>Manage HR program budgets, vendor relationships, and department performance goals.</li><li>Coach and develop HR team members while promoting consistent service across departments.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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