HR Operations Specialist: Payroll, Compliance & Recruiting

LHH; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support a multi-state workforce of 500+ employees. The role covers HR operations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and payroll administration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and have 3–5+ years of HR experience, including California employment law and HRIS systems. The position involves payroll support and regular HR audits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of HR experience supporting at least 100 California employees.
• Working knowledge of California labor laws and HR regulations.
• Experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and administration of HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist with OSHA compliance and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support employee relations matters, including coaching and performance plans.
• Maintain employee records and conduct audits for compliance.
• Assist with workers' compensation, unemployment, disability, and leave administration.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including postings, screening, interviews, and background checks.
• Assist with government reporting (EEO and California Pay Data reporting).
• Help develop and maintain HR training materials and programs.
• Support semi-monthly payroll processing and related admin.

Skills

HR experience

California labor laws

Recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll knowledge

HRIS

Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support a multi-state workforce of 500+ employees. The role covers HR operations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and payroll administration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and have 3–5+ years of HR experience, including California employment law and HRIS systems. The position involves payroll support and regular HR audits in a fast-paced environment.