HR Administrator

Maas Energy Works, Inc.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance reimbursement

Employer-paid dental & vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Quarterly profit share

Job summary

Maas Energy Works, Inc. in Redding, CA is looking for an HR Administrator to handle payroll, tax compliance, and employee benefits administration. The ideal candidate will support policy development and employee engagement initiatives while ensuring effective communication across the organization.

With a focus on data-driven decision-making, the HR Administrator will analyze workforce trends and enhance HR processes. This role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in payroll software, preferably with 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer semi‑monthly payroll and manage tax compliance.
• Oversee benefits administration and support employee engagement.
• Draft and maintain HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Tax Compliance

HR Documentation

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business

Tools

Dayforce

ADP

Power BI

Job description

Position Title

HR Administrator

Department

Department of Culture & Talent

Reports to

Human Resource Manager

Compensation

Hourly starting wage $25 – $35; commensurate with skills and experience

Hours

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Eight and a half paid holidays per year
• Two paid flexible holidays per year
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Prestige Urgent Care for employees and dependents
• 100% Employer‑paid Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Additional benefits accrue over the first 3–24 months, including increased PTO, 401(k) with matching, and quarterly profit share

Place of Work

Corporate Headquarters – 1730 South Street, Redding, CA 96001

Company Overview

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste‑to‑energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas‑powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Position Description

The Department of Culture & Talent is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and data‑driven HR Administrator with strong administrative, analytical, interpersonal, and financial skills. In addition to managing payroll processing, tax compliance, and employee benefits administration, this role will contribute to policy development, foster employee engagement initiatives, and ensure clear, professional communication across the organization.

This position also leverages HR data to inform decisions, generate insights on workforce trends, and enhance HR processes and outcomes. The HR Administrator serves as the primary contact for payroll‑related questions, leave management, and retirement plan processing, while supporting compliance and driving a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Administer semi‑monthly payroll, review timesheets, process pay adjustments, garnishments, and maintain employee payroll benefit elections.
• Tax Compliance: Manage quarterly and annual employer tax filings (IRS, state, and local), create new tax accounts as needed, reconcile withholdings, prepare W‑2s, and 1099s as needed.
• Audits & Reporting: Provide payroll documentation for internal and external audits, prevailing wage reporting; compile and analyze HR‑related data from systems such as Dayforce or Power BI to support reporting and compliance.
• Retirement Plans: Process contributions, enrollments, distributions, rollovers, and perform compliance testing (402(g) and Form 5500).
• Leave, Disability and State Program Management: Coordinate paid leave, disability, and unemployment claims, ensure compliance with overlapping leave policies, and support employees with forms and return‑to‑work requirements.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee benefit programs including tuition reimbursement, travel fund programs, charitable giving, and other company‑supported programs; conduct benefit audits and reconciliations. Health benefit administration may also be included in this position at a later date.
• Employee Support: Respond to payroll‑related inquiries and provide resources and communication regarding pay, benefits, and tax matters.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Process payroll‑related documentation for new hires and separating employees, including final paychecks, direct deposits, and termination record‑keeping.
• Policy Development: Draft, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and clarity across the organization.
• Employee Engagement: Support initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture, including recognition programs and engagement activities; analyze engagement data and feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Staff Communication: Create clear, professional communications regarding HR policies, benefits, and organizational updates.
• HR Data Analysis & Insights: Collect, structure, and interpret HR data to identify trends, support decision‑making, and improve HR processes and strategic outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

2–3+ years of payroll administration experience; multi‑state payroll, tax filing, and prevailing wage experience preferred.

• Experience in policy writing and HR documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to craft clear, professional messaging, collaborate across teams, and present data insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Proficiency with payroll software (Dayforce, ADP, Paylocity, or similar) and HRIS platforms.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll, labor, and tax regulations; experience with retirement plan administration (401(k), 5500 compliance) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify trends and translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and reconcile complex data accurately.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, improve processes, and leverage data to drive continuous improvement.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing systems.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role with occasional travel required. The position may require the ability to walk stairs and enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.