Payroll & HR Specialist

Addison Group; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

The Addison Group seeks a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Support Specialist for a temporary on-site role in Yorba Linda, CA. You will assist with onboarding, timecard auditing, garnishments, and HR recordkeeping while supporting payroll coordination.

This position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across HR and payroll tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and processes run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administration, onboarding, payroll support, or a related administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in records and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating directly with employees and supervisors to obtain missing information and clarify discrepancies.
• Familiarity with HR, payroll, or accounting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding, including collecting new-hire paperwork, coordinating background checks, and following up on outstanding documentation.
• Support garnishment administration by organizing paperwork, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with the payroll team.
• Review weekly timecards and timesheets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring employee hours and job allocations are properly documented.
• Track outstanding timecard submissions and follow up directly with supervisors to obtain missing information and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify errors, missing hours, duplicate entries, and incorrect codes, coordinating corrections before payroll deadlines.
• Organize and submit reviewed timecard information and supporting documentation to the payroll team for processing.
• Maintain tracking logs for onboarding tasks, garnishments, timecard corrections, and other outstanding items.
• Provide administrative support to HR and payroll teams, including employee record maintenance, document collection, and additional projects as needed.
• Handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Payroll support

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: HR & Payroll Support Specialist

Location: Yorba Linda, CA (On-site)

Assignment type: Temporary Assignment

Compensation: $27-$32/hour

Work Schedule: M-F 9-5

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable HR & Payroll Support Specialist to provide administrative support across human resources and payroll functions. This temporary position will assist with employee onboarding, garnishment administration, timecard auditing, recordkeeping, and general HR support. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with employee onboarding, including collecting new-hire paperwork, coordinating background checks, and following up on outstanding documentation.
• Support garnishment administration by organizing paperwork, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with the payroll team.
• Review weekly timecards and timesheets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring employee hours and job allocations are properly documented.
• Track outstanding timecard submissions and follow up directly with supervisors to obtain missing information and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify errors, missing hours, duplicate entries, and incorrect codes, coordinating corrections before payroll deadlines.
• Organize and submit reviewed timecard information and supporting documentation to the payroll team for processing.
• Maintain tracking logs for onboarding tasks, garnishments, timecard corrections, and other outstanding items.
• Provide administrative support to HR and payroll teams, including employee record maintenance, document collection, and additional projects as needed.
• Handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in HR administration, onboarding, payroll support, or a related administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in records and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating directly with employees and supervisors to obtain missing information and clarify discrepancies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking information and maintaining organized records.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide support across multiple teams or business units.
• Experience with garnishment paperwork, timecard auditing, or payroll coordination is preferred.
• Familiarity with HR, payroll, or accounting systems is a plus.
• Construction industry experience is a plus but not required.

Please note: This position supports payroll preparation and administration but does not process payroll.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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