HR & Payroll Assistant (3yrs+ exp)

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, vision

401k

Statutory sick pay where required

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an HR & Payroll Assistant to own the bi-weekly payroll while supporting day-to-day HR operations. The role centers on payroll, with roughly 70% payroll duties, and requires strong Excel and HRIS skills.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR/payroll, an Associate degree or higher (or HR certification), and hands-on experience with bi-weekly payroll. Join a team that values accuracy and proactive HR support.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of direct HR and payroll experience.
• Associate degree or higher OR an HR-related certification OR equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with bi-weekly payroll.
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll system such as ADP, Paylocity, UKG, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll from start to finish
• Review timekeeping information, identify discrepancies, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time
• Audit payroll for accuracy and coordinate payroll-related information with accounting
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
• Serve as a go-to resource for employee HR questions
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation, HRIS setup, benefits, and IT notifications
• Manage employee offboarding, including separation paperwork, final pay coordination, property returns, and system access
• Maintain accurate personnel files and employee information
• Process employee changes in the HRIS and ensure information is accurate
• Support HR compliance, audits, training tracking, and required employee notices
• Assist with benefits and leave administration
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing documentation with outside vendors
• Support HR communications, employee recognition, job postings, and other HR initiatives
• Assist with special HR projects and process improvements as needed

Skills

Payroll processing

HR knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate degree or higher OR HR-related certification

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

UKG

Excel

Job description

HR & Payroll Assistant
Bakersfield, CA
$28–$30/hour

Are you an HR professional who knows payroll inside and out? We’re looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of bi-weekly payroll while supporting day-to-day HR operations.

This position is approximately 70% payroll, making payroll experience the heart of the role. If you’re highly comfortable with Excel, HRIS systems, and payroll processing and enjoy being the person others can count on to get it right, this could be a great next opportunity!

Required Qualifications

• MUST HAVE 2+ years of direct HR and payroll experience
• MUST HAVE Associate degree or higher OR an HR-related certification OR equivalent experience
• Strong hands-on experience with bi-weekly payroll
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll system such as ADP, Paylocity, UKG, or similar

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll from start to finish
• Review timekeeping information, identify discrepancies, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time
• Audit payroll for accuracy and coordinate payroll-related information with accounting
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
• Serve as a go-to resource for employee HR questions
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation, HRIS setup, benefits, and IT notifications
• Manage employee offboarding, including separation paperwork, final pay coordination, property returns, and system access
• Maintain accurate personnel files and employee information
• Process employee changes in the HRIS and ensure information is accurate
• Support HR compliance, audits, training tracking, and required employee notices
• Assist with benefits and leave administration
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing documentation with outside vendors
• Support HR communications, employee recognition, job postings, and other HR initiatives
• Assist with special HR projects and process improvements as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Great starting pay of $28–$30 per hour
• Long-term career opportunity
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Work in a role where your HR and payroll expertise is valued
• AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

If you’re looking for more than just your next job and want an opportunity where you can grow your HR career, this can be the right fit for you!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.