Payroll-Focused HR Generalist (CA, Multi-Location)

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing in Modesto, CA seeks a proactive HR Generalist with extensive payroll experience to join our dynamic HR team. You will own full-cycle payroll across multiple California locations, ensure compliance, and provide leadership with insightful reporting.

Beyond payroll, you’ll champion employee engagement by leading recognition programs and managing the monthly newsletter, while supporting onboarding, benefits, and leave tracking to create a positive employee

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3+ years of payroll experience (multi-location preferred).
• 1+ years of human resources support experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP systems skills.
• Payroll certification (FPC/CPP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate, compliant payroll processing across multiple sites.
• Partner with managers on time & attendance, audits, and compliance.
• Support HR functions including onboarding, benefits, and leave tracking.
• Lead employee recognition initiatives and create monthly newsletters.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR support

Reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing in Modesto, CA seeks a proactive HR Generalist with extensive payroll experience to join our dynamic HR team. You will own full-cycle payroll across multiple California locations, ensure compliance, and provide leadership with insightful reporting.

Beyond payroll, you’ll champion employee engagement by leading recognition programs and managing the monthly newsletter, while supporting onboarding, benefits, and leave tracking to create a positive employee