On-Site Contract: Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist

Valor Compounding Pharmacy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Valor Compounding Pharmacy seeks a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist for a 6-month on-site contract in Berkeley, CA. You will manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local laws including FMLA/CFRA, and administer employee benefits including 401(k).

This role requires strong payroll systems experience and solid HR compliance knowledge with benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years payroll processing and HR compliance.
• Hands-on 401(k) administration with plan providers/TPAs.
• Strong knowledge of FLSA, FMLA/CFRA, ERISA, and CA wage & hour laws.
• Proficient with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Workday, UKG or similar). Rippling preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets.
• High accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time-management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees and contractors.
• Review timesheets, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Manage payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Administer 401(k) enrollment, contributions, and changes.
• Ensure 401(k) submissions to plan provider are accurate and timely.
• Coordinate with TPAs/recordkeepers for plan compliance.
• Support 401(k) non-discrimination testing and Form 5500 filing.
• Reconcile 401(k) reports with payroll data.
• Assist leave requests under FMLA/CFRA and manage return-to-work.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA/CFRA, ERISA, IRS regs and CA wage laws.
• Prepare payroll tax reports and assist audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR compliance

Advanced Excel

HRIS systems

California wage laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Gusto

Workday

UKG

Rippling

Job description

Valor Compounding Pharmacy seeks a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist for a 6-month on-site contract in Berkeley, CA. You will manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local laws including FMLA/CFRA, and administer employee benefits including 401(k).

This role requires strong payroll systems experience and solid HR compliance knowledge with benefits administration.