Payroll & HR Coordinator - Legal Firm Support

Higgs Fletcher & Mack, LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Wellness program

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid holidays

On-site gym

Fresh fruit weekly

Building lounge access

Mothers’ room

Job summary

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, San Diego's established full-service law firm, seeks an HR Coordinator to handle payroll and general HR coordination. Approximately 50% payroll administration and 50% HR support, requiring confidentiality, organization, and client-focused service.

Responsibilities include semi-monthly payroll processing, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance, with ongoing collaboration across attorneys and staff. A California HR/payroll background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in human resources, payroll, or a combination of related experience.
• California human resources or payroll experience required.
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Previous experience processing or coordinating payroll is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration – coordinate semi-monthly payroll processing and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities and W-2 preparation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding related to payroll.
• Support HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, and employee communications.
• Assist with benefits administration and compliance tracking.
• Support HR initiatives and audits as needed.

Skills

Payroll administration

California HR experience

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, San Diego's established full-service law firm, seeks an HR Coordinator to handle payroll and general HR coordination. Approximately 50% payroll administration and 50% HR support, requiring confidentiality, organization, and client-focused service.

Responsibilities include semi-monthly payroll processing, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance, with ongoing collaboration across attorneys and staff. A California HR/payroll background is preferred.