Payroll & Human Resource Specialist

Pure Ground Ingredients; Nevada; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with company board

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid company holidays and PTO

Job summary

Pure Ground Ingredients is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee payroll administration and support core HR functions in a hands-on environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, employee record management, benefits administration, and workforce support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Payroll & HR Specialist partners closely with leadership, operations, and sales teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll administration and human resources.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, benefits administration, and HR best practices.
• Working knowledge of federal and Nevada employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, employee pay data, and timekeeping systems.
• Review and validate timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, enrollments, and employee communications.
• Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and claim administration.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and 401(k) audits.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and orientation activities.
• Maintain accurate personnel, compensation, and benefits records.
• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring activities.
• Facilitate employee training and development initiatives.
• Coordinate performance review and employee feedback processes.
• Provide guidance on company policies and HR procedures.
• Support employee relations matters and assist in resolving workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Promote workplace safety initiatives and support incident reporting and resolution.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Onboarding

Timekeeping

Regulatory compliance

Benefits administration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Position Summary

Pure Ground Ingredients is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Human Resources Specialist to oversee payroll administration and support key HR functions in a dynamic, hands-on environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, employee record management, benefits administration, and workforce support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Payroll & HR Specialist partners closely with leadership, operations, and sales teams to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional service to employees and managers alike. Spanish fluency is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, employee pay data, and timekeeping systems.
• Review and validate timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, enrollments, and employee communications.
• Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and claim administration.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and 401(k) audits.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Human Resources

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and orientation activities.
• Maintain accurate personnel, compensation, and benefits records.
• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring activities.
• Facilitate employee training and development initiatives.
• Coordinate performance review and employee feedback processes.
• Provide guidance on company policies and HR procedures.
• Support employee relations matters and assist in resolving workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Promote workplace safety initiatives and support incident reporting and resolution.

HR Operations & Administration

• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of HR policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain required documentation.
• Support special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration and human resources.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, benefits administration, and HR best practices.
• Working knowledge of federal and Nevada employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Positive, service-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid company holidays and PTO
• Medical insurance with company contribution
• Dental and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with company match

Position Details

• Full-time, Exempt
• On-site in Minden, Nevada
• Standard business hours
• Reports directly to the CFO