Payroll & HR Operations Specialist

Sentinel Peak Resources LLC; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Peak Resources Management LLC is seeking an HR Administrator to provide comprehensive payroll processing, onboarding/offboarding, and HRIS management in a compliant, confidential manner. The role supports internal communications and ensures adherence to federal and California employment laws.

Responsibilities include full-cycle payroll, records maintenance, and onboarding coordination, with a focus on accuracy, audits, and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years in an HR administrative, payroll, or people operations role.
• Knowledge of full-cycle payroll procedures and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll tax, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to travel to field sites as needed; CA driver's license required.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle payroll process bi-weekly.
• Audit payroll for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Administer onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
• Support compliance reporting and audits.
• Coordinate onboarding IT provisioning and notices.
• Prepare and distribute HR communications and newsletters.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing program coordination.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR policies

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality & compliance

California travel

Education

2 years HR admin/payroll/people ops

College-level HR/Business coursework

Payroll/HR certifications (CPP/PHR/PHR-CA/SHRM-CP)

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Sentinel Peak Resources Management LLC is seeking an HR Administrator to provide comprehensive payroll processing, onboarding/offboarding, and HRIS management in a compliant, confidential manner. The role supports internal communications and ensures adherence to federal and California employment laws.

Responsibilities include full-cycle payroll, records maintenance, and onboarding coordination, with a focus on accuracy, audits, and policy compliance.