Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Transdev North America; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 12 days

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America in Salinas, CA is hiring a Payroll/Human Resource Manager to support the General Manager in daily payroll and HR functions. This on-site role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and customer service for drivers and staff.

The successful candidate will handle full-cycle payroll, benefits education, recruitment, onboarding, and regulatory tasks such as background checks and E‑Verify. Minimum two years HR experience and a high school diploma are required, with DOT-related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience.
• College coursework in a related field preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Process new employee files and submit paperwork for approval.
• Calculate and input payroll for drivers and staff.
• Track attendance for part-time employees.
• Handle fare reconciliation and deposits.
• Assist in tracking and reducing overtime.
• Full-cycle recruiting: review applications, schedule interviews, and hire candidates.
• Create and maintain employee files and onboarding paperwork.
• Manage payroll, leaves of absence, and FMLA tracking.
• Educate employees on benefits.
• Ensure compliance with background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify.
• Support transfer requests and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR management

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll/HR Mgr.

Transdev in Salinas, CA, is hiring a Payroll/Human Resource Manager. This position assists the General Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll and HR functions. We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

This position is 100% on-site!

Transdev is Proud To Offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $80,000 - Maximum $100,000

Benefits Include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new employee files and submit paperwork for approval.
• Calculate and input payroll for drivers and staff.
• Track attendance for part-time employees.
• Handle fare reconciliation and deposits.
• Assist in tracking and reducing overtime.
• Full-cycle recruiting: review applications, schedule interviews, and hire candidates.
• Create and maintain employee files and onboarding paperwork.
• Manage payroll, leaves of absence, and FMLA tracking.
• Educate employees on benefits.
• Ensure compliance with background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify.
• Support transfer requests and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• College coursework in a related field preferred.
• Computer-literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• The work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Drug-free Workplace

• BeeligibletoworkintheUnitedStateswithoutrequiringsponsorshipnoworinthefuture(ifbasedinthe U.S.).
• Successfullypassapre-employmentdrugscreen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace.

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical / Payroll / HR / Accounting

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 7293

Pay Group: QQP

Cost Center: 354