HR Data & Records Specialist — Precise, Bilingual HRMS Admin

Tanimura & Antle; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanimura & Antle in Salinas, CA, seeks an HR Data Entry Associate to maintain employee master data, process forms, and support HR policies within the HRMS. You will generate reports and ensure data integrity across systems while adapting to our seasonal business cycle.

The role requires accuracy, proficiency in data entry and Excel, and ability to bilingual English/Spanish. Evening/weekend availability during peak seasons may be required; occasional travel to harvest areas is possible.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and a minimum of two years of relevant HR or administrative experience.
• High accuracy and speed in data entry.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of functions, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Experience with JD Edwards or other HRMS platforms is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Register and activate new employees' personal information in the HRMS (e.g., tax information, address, etc).
• Input and update employee changes in the HRMS (e.g., crew code, pay rate, cost center, job codes) in accordance with payroll cycles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel records, including master files, acknowledgments, and disciplinary actions.
• Review assigned reports daily to maintain accurate and up-to-date system master files.
• Create barcodes and scan/upload employee documents such as memorandums, layoff notices, new hire packets, and other required forms.
• Generate and send employee recall and layoff notices; maintain related tracking lists.
• Coordinate and assign employee trainings, orientations, and meetings as needed.
• Prepare and distribute HR-related communications and training materials.
• Track discretionary leaves of absence and report them to payroll for processing.
• Collect data to support recruitment planning, projections, and reporting.
• Provide employee documentation for audits, subpoenas, or legal requests.
• Keep the HR team informed on employee transition dates (start/end).
• Troubleshoot issues within the HRMS and ensure data consistency across platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

HRMS

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree

2 years HR/admin experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Tanimura & Antle in Salinas, CA, seeks an HR Data Entry Associate to maintain employee master data, process forms, and support HR policies within the HRMS. You will generate reports and ensure data integrity across systems while adapting to our seasonal business cycle.

The role requires accuracy, proficiency in data entry and Excel, and ability to bilingual English/Spanish. Evening/weekend availability during peak seasons may be required; occasional travel to harvest areas is possible.