HR Administrative Payroll Associate- Lodi, CA

Unitec SpA; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Training and support

Collaborative culture

Global environment

Meritocratic environment

Job summary

UNITEC is seeking an HR Administrative Payroll Associate at our Lodi, CA office. You will support payroll, track hours and leaves, maintain employee records, and assist with HR policies and activities.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in administration or HR, solid English communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This role offers a dynamic, international environment with ongoing training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Previous HR or administrative experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of payroll processing and time/attendance tracking systems.
• Ability to accurately handle employee hours, leaves, and payroll data.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and ensure accurate hours and leave records.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system.
• Support HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with HR administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time tracking

MS Office

Communication skills

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration, HR, or related field

Job description

UNITEC is an international group specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for sorting, processing, packing and selecting the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables. At international level, to be close to our Customers and ensure the complete functionality of their lines, UNITEC has set up a network of 20 operating branches in the most important countries of the fruit and vegetable industry and a sales structure that enables the UNITEC Group to connect to the individual needs of Customers in over 65 countries. For our branch in Lodi (CA) we are looking for an:

HR ADMINISTRATIVE PAYROLL ASSOCIATE

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated HR Administrative Assistant to support our HR team. The role includes managing payroll, tracking employee hours and leaves, maintaining employee records, and assisting with HR-related activities such as policy implementation. This position is ideal for someone looking to start or grow a career in HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll and ensure accurate employee hours and leave records
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system
• Support HR policies and procedures
• Assist with HR administrative tasks as needed

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Previous HR or administrative experience is a plus
• Basic knowledge of payroll processing and time/attendance tracking systems
• Ability to accurately handle employee hours, leaves, and payroll-related data
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to handle confidential information

We Offer

• 20 days of paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan
• Dynamic, young, and international work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Ongoing training and support
• Collaborative team culture
• Strong meritocratic environment
• Pay range: $24–$30 gross per hour, depending on experience and qualifications