HR Onboarding & Payroll Specialist

Nexus HR

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 34,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Nexus HR, based in Sacramento, is seeking an HR Associate to support payroll, onboarding, and employee services in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and excellent customer service as you partner with HR teammates to deliver day-to-day HR support.

You will handle biweekly payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance tasks, while contributing to onboarding programs and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Experience or familiarity with HR policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Proficiency with HR software and Google Suites.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll cycles and ensure accurate deductions.
  • Support new hire onboarding and employee services.
  • Maintain HR records and compliance documentation.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and provide benefits information.
  • Collaborate with HR team on projects and reporting.

Skills

HR policies
Communication
Confidentiality
Google Suites
HR software
Organization

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Nexus HR, based in Sacramento, is seeking an HR Associate to support payroll, onboarding, and employee services in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and excellent customer service as you partner with HR teammates to deliver day-to-day HR support.

You will handle biweekly payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance tasks, while contributing to onboarding programs and employee engagement initiatives.

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