Payroll & HR Coordinator - People Operations

Front Porch Communities & Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 39,123 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services in Santa Barbara, CA seeks an HR and Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and to support core HR operations. You will maintain timekeeping records, verify entries, and assist with onboarding and benefits administration.

This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work with multiple departments to deliver compliant payroll and employee services.

Qualifications

• 1 year college or technical school with payroll/HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee timekeeping records, including paid and unpaid hours.
• Review and verify time entries, auditing payroll records for exemption status and benefit deductions.
• Track department transfers and update timecards accordingly.
• Prepare and distribute routine payroll reports (earnings, hours worked, time off, overtime).
• Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation; maintain HR files.
• Generate benefits eligibility and enrollment reports; assist with benefit elections or waivers.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

1 year college or technical school

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Front Porch Communities & Services in Santa Barbara, CA seeks an HR and Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and to support core HR operations. You will maintain timekeeping records, verify entries, and assist with onboarding and benefits administration.

This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work with multiple departments to deliver compliant payroll and employee services.