Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Pacific Staffing; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for our Sacramento area client to support daily HR operations, including full-cycle payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and general HR duties. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with high-volume, bi-weekly payroll, preferably in Paylocity, and is highly organized with strong communication skills.

Bilingual Spanish is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3+ years of payroll/benefits/HR experience.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll and leave administration.
• Handle benefits enrollment and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll data and bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Generate payroll and HR reports using Paylocity.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR practices.
• Support special HR projects and maintain accurate records.
• Stay current on HR, payroll, and employment trends.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HR generalist

Bi-weekly payroll

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS systems

Excel

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing organization in the Sacramento area offering a competitive compensation package and generous benefits. They are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support daily HR operations, including full-cycle payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and general HR responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is highly accurate, experienced in high-volume, full-cycle bi-weekly payroll in Paylocity, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Type: Direct Hire

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR tasks including full-cycle payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration
• Respond to employment‑related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating sensitive matters as needed
• Prepare payroll data and process bi‑weekly payroll
• Generate payroll and HR reports using Paylocity
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollments, monthly reconciliations, and provide employee support
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
• Support special projects and ensure accurate reporting and record‑keeping
• Stay current on HR, payroll, and employment law trends and technologies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in managing Payroll, Benefits, or HR Generalist roles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with HR software and HRIS databases
• Bilingual Spanish is strongly desired
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, personable, and able to handle sensitive or stressful situations
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and ability to work independently