HR Operations & Accounting Specialist

Jobot Consulting; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reputable company

Cross-functional exposure

Strong leadership team

Meaningful project impact

Stable workload

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced HR Operations & Accounting Specialist to join our California construction team. This hands-on role combines HR and accounting responsibilities, including HRIS, SAGE, benefits, payroll processing, and quarterly close.

You will manage onboarding, employee records, open enrollment, wage garnishments, and cost reports, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting multiple projects with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar HR/ops role within the construction industry.
• Proficient with HRIS, SAGE, and advanced Excel.
• Strong knowledge of onboarding, termination, and employee tracking processes.
• Experience handling confidential employee files and sensitive information.
• Experience with wage garnishment and deductions.
• Experience processing payroll and overseeing quarterly close.
• Experience with open enrollment and managing employee benefits.
• Familiarity with EDD and relevant regulations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of HR operations including onboarding, termination, and employee tracking.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee files and sensitive information.
• Coordinate open enrollment and manage employee benefits, garnishments, and deductions.
• Process payroll accurately and timely with proper documentation.
• Oversee the quarterly close process and ensure financial data accuracy.
• Assist with job costing and provide reports on labor and material costs per project.
• Utilize HRIS and SAGE to streamline HR and accounting workflows.
• Support various projects as needed and provide cross-functional assistance.
• Collaborate with the EDD on relevant matters.
• Engage in cross-training to deepen understanding of business operations.
• Produce comprehensive financial reports using advanced Excel.

Skills

HR operations

HRIS

SAGE

Advanced Excel

Confidentiality

Payroll processing

Open enrollment

Employee benefits

Wage garnishment

Payroll close

Tools

HRIS

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Job Details

HR Operations & Accounting Specialist – Hands-On, High-Impact Role

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Consulting HR Operations & Accounting Specialist to join our thriving construction team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), SAGE, and advanced Excel. This role is a unique blend of HR and Accounting responsibilities, making it an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a multifaceted position. This position requires a deep understanding of onboarding, termination documentation, tracking employees, employee files, and maintaining confidentiality. The successful candidate will also have experience with projects, support, open enrollment, employee benefits, wage garnishment, and deductions, along with processing payroll and quarterly close.

Responsibilities

• 1. Manage all aspects of HR operations, including onboarding, termination, and tracking of employees.
• 2. Maintain the utmost confidentiality when dealing with employee files and sensitive information.
• 3. Coordinate open enrollment and manage employee benefits, wage garnishments, and deductions.
• 4. Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring all necessary documentation is in order.
• 5. Oversee the quarterly close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and up-to-date.
• 6. Assist with job costing, providing detailed reports on labor and material costs for each project.
• 7. Utilize HRIS and SAGE software to streamline HR and accounting processes.
• 8. Assist with various projects, providing support where necessary.
• 9. Collaborate with the Employment Development Department (EDD) on relevant matters.
• 10. Participate in cross-training activities to foster a well-rounded understanding of all business operations.
• 11. Generate comprehensive financial reports, utilizing advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• 2. Proficiency in HRIS, SAGE, and advanced Excel.
• 3. Strong knowledge of HR processes, including onboarding, termination, and employee tracking.
• 4. Experience with managing employee files and maintaining confidentiality.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to handle wage garnishment and deductions.
• 6. Proven track record in processing payroll and overseeing the quarterly close process.
• 7. Experience with job costing and financial reporting.
• 8. Ability to handle multiple projects and provide support where necessary.
• 9. Experience with open enrollment and managing employee benefits.
• 10. Familiarity with the EDD and relevant regulations.
• 11. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• 12. A commitment to continuous learning and cross-training.

Why Join Us

• Established, reputable organization
• Cross-functional exposure
• Strong leadership team
• Meaningful project impact
• Consistent workload stability
• Growth and skill development

About us

We are a Central California-based construction and development partner specializing in complex industrial, manufacturing, and logistics facilities nationwide. With a streamlined approach that integrates estimating, project management, and execution, our team delivers efficient, high-quality results without layers of handoffs. Our success is built on accountability, technical expertise, and a long-standing commitment to operational excellence and employee development.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.