Human Resources Administrator

Career Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group is seeking an organized HR Administrator to support daily HR operations in Los Angeles. The role collaborates with the HR Manager to manage onboarding, payroll, recruitment, and HR processes.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information with discretion, maintain accurate HRIS records, and ensure compliance with California employment laws in a fast-paced consumer products environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and HR operations.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including new hire paperwork and background checks.
• Support payroll processing and track changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist benefits administration and policy updates.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and manage applicant tracking.
• Prepare HR reports and assist HR projects.
• Serve as first point of contact for routine HR inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll platforms

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 annually

Our client, a growing company in the consumer products industry, is seeking an HR Administrator to support its day-to-day human resources operations. This individual will work closely with the HR Manager to oversee employee onboarding, payroll administration, recruitment coordination, and general HR processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, background checks, employment verification, and employee orientation.
• Support payroll administration, including reviewing timesheets, tracking employee changes, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including employee inquiries, benefits administration, policy updates, and general administrative support.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, maintaining applicant tracking systems, and supporting the offer process.
• Partner with the HR Manager to implement and maintain HR policies, procedures, and internal processes.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, employee status changes, and ongoing benefits-related inquiries.
• Track employee attendance, PTO, leaves of absence, and other personnel-related information.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including California-specific requirements.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain employee documentation, and assist with HR-related projects and initiatives.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding routine HR questions, escalating more complex matters to the HR Manager as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources administration, HR coordination, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting payroll processing, onboarding, and general HR operations.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll platforms, and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience within consumer products, retail, lifestyle, or a related industry is a plus.

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