On-Site Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Grow with Us

Kings River Packing, LP; Sanger (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO 48 hours sick leave 8 holidays

401k with 4% matching

FSA Medical and Dependent Care

Onsite team building

Job summary

Kings River Packing, LP in Sanger, CA is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer payroll and benefits with accuracy and confidentiality. You will manage semi-monthly payrolls, verify timesheets, handle enrollments, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in HR/related field and 3+ years of payroll/benefits experience, preferably in CA; Rippling experience is a plus. On-site employment with strong benefits and HR support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Admin, Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years payroll and benefits experience, preferably in CA or multi-state env.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, wage/hour laws, tax admin and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll platforms and timekeeping; Rippling preferred.
• Proficient in Excel; payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent customer service and communication; able to work with employees and vendors.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred but not required.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payrolls accurately and timely per payroll schedules.
• Review and verify timesheets, timekeeping records, and attendance for compliance.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, retroactive pay adjustments, etc.
• Maintain payroll records and compensation data in HRIS.
• Enter and update payroll-related information including tax withholdings and benefits.
• Administer and coordinate employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement).
• Process new hire enrollments and open enrollment changes.
• Reconcile payroll deductions and monthly benefit invoices.
• Process wage garnishments and other court-ordered deductions.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries; ensure compliance.
• Prepare payroll, benefits, and compliance reports for management and audits.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and W-2s; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Wage & hour laws

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Tools

HRIS

Rippling

Excel

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Kings River Packing, LP in Sanger, CA is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to administer payroll and benefits with accuracy and confidentiality. You will manage semi-monthly payrolls, verify timesheets, handle enrollments, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in HR/related field and 3+ years of payroll/benefits experience, preferably in CA; Rippling experience is a plus. On-site employment with strong benefits and HR support.