Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CENTER POINT, INC.; Las Gallinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Center Point, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll, benefits administration, and HR coordination.

This role includes onboarding, training, and reporting, with leadership responsibilities in the HR department in the absence of the HR Administrator. Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• 3+ years supervisory HR experience.
• 2+ years admin or accounting experience preferred.
• Must have valid CA driver's license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for HR in absence of HR Administrator; delegate to HR Assistant as needed.
• Process and administer payroll for entire organization; allocate costs using Excel.
• Review payroll for accuracy before submission each pay period.
• Coordinate workforce actions with Finance and Leadership; provide reports.
• Oversee benefits administration including new hire enrollment and open enrollment.
• Assist with unemployment/Leave of Absence/Disability claims.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Under the direction of the Human Resources Administrator, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and will help with important functions such as on-boarding, training, payroll and benefits administration. CPINC employees are required to model the values of the agency as outlined in the Personnel Policies Manual. CPINC employees are required to maintain Center Point philosophy and standards of quality. It is the responsibility of every employee to adhere to all federal, state, and local authorities' rules and regulations. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist must act within the realm of their authority as defined by agency policy and their supervisors.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in an HR environment.
• 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Driver's License required (or ability to obtain by time of hire).
• Must pass a background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Self-directed, resilient, and solutions-oriented.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn new software with basic training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction for the HR Department in the absence of the HR Administrator; assign tasks to HR Assistant as needed.
• Process and administer payroll for the entire organization; distribute allocations across all agency cost centers using Excel.
• Review payroll prior to final submission each pay period to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate personnel action changes with Finance and Executive Leadership; provide required reports.
• Process EDD/unemployment claims; represent HR at appeal hearings as needed.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including timely new hire enrollment, open enrollment coordination, and accurate allocation across grants.
• Confirm accuracy of benefit invoices and assist staff with HRIS navigation.
• Assist with processing Unemployment, Leave of Absence, and Disability claims.
• Oversee new hire orientation and conduct new hire and exit interviews.
• File all payroll and HR-related documents as required.
• Assist in completing annual and 90-day performance reviews for HR staff as needed.
• Represent the HR Department at safety committee and management team meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Schedule:

8-hour shift.

Location:

In Person.