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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive payroll processing for public sector employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and federal regulations.<br>• Oversee core HR functions such as employee onboarding, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and performance management.<br>• Ensure adherence to California labor laws, CalPERS/CalSTRS requirements, union agreements, and public agency reporting standards.<br>• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to leadership on HR policies, procedures, and regulatory updates.<br>• Maintain and audit data integrity within payroll and HR systems, generating reports to support organizational decisions.<br>• Address employee inquiries and resolve HR or payroll-related issues promptly and effectively.<br>• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other departments to optimize HR processes and maintain accurate documentation.<br>• Train, mentor, and supervise HR and payroll staff, fostering growth and ensuring high performance.<br>• Support collective bargaining processes by providing expertise in union negotiations and agreements.<br>• Lead initiatives to implement and improve HR and payroll systems, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced functionality.
