Payroll & Immigration Specialist

YQN Logistics; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

YQN Logistics in Fontana, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly processing for multiple entities, ensure accuracy on timecards, deductions and benefits, and keep payroll compliant with state laws.

The role coordinates immigration-related filings, partners with outside counsel, and uses Excel and HRIS tools (ADP/Paylocity) to produce labor cost reports and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience, multi-state preferred (California a plus).
• Experience coordinating employment-based immigration cases with outside counsel.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, state wage-and-hour laws, and I-9/E-Verify.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity).

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities, including timecard review, overtime, deductions, and final pay.
• Reconcile payroll and 401(k)/benefit remittances; provide labor cost reports to Finance.
• Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2s.
• Administer employee benefits and 401(k), including enrollments and open enrollment.
• Support annual workers' comp, general liability, and 401(k) audits.
• Coordinate H-1B, OPT/STEM OPT/CPT, PERM, and L-1 cases with outside immigration counsel.
• Track visa status and work authorization expiration dates for all sponsored employees.
• Handle school verifications for OPT/STEM OPT and PERM recruitment advertising.
• Issue employment verification letters (VOE).
• Ensure I-9 and E-Verify compliance, including reverifications and internal audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

HRIS

Immigration coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP/Paylocity

Job description

About Us

YQN is a leading one-stop international logistics online services platform, offering comprehensive international logistics services, including FCL, LCL, air freight, rail service, trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, cargo insurance, bulk cargo service, port of destination services, etc.

About Us

YQN is a leading one-stop international logistics online services platform, offering comprehensive international logistics services, including FCL, LCL, air freight, rail service, trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, cargo insurance, bulk cargo service, port of destination services, etc.

We are designed to apply the internet and digital technology to visualize and optimize cross-border supply chain logistics to achieve the same efficiency and convenience as express delivery. 'Simple shipping and easy freight' is the mission of YQNLINK. We have developed strategic cooperative partnerships with leading ocean carriers and logistics service providers such as COSCO Shipping, Maersk Line, Sinotrans, etc.

We have built up the ocean and air transport network from China to the world and introduced a series of innovative product offerings such as the First-class FCL, First-class LCL, First-class Air Freight, realizing online quotation, online order, online logistics tracking and other abundant functions, to build a more efficient and intelligent cross-border supply chain logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities, including timecard review, overtime, deductions, and final pay
• Reconcile payroll and 401(k)/benefit remittances; provide labor cost reports to Finance
• Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2s
• Administer employee benefits and 401(k), including enrollments and open enrollment
• Support annual workers' comp, general liability, and 401(k) audits
• Coordinate H-1B, OPT/STEM OPT/CPT, PERM, and L-1 cases with outside immigration counsel
• Track visa status and work authorization expiration dates for all sponsored employees
• Handle school verifications for OPT/STEM OPT and PERM recruitment advertising
• Issue employment verification letters (VOE)
• Ensure I-9 and E-Verify compliance, including reverifications and internal audits

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in Chinese speaking and reading is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience, multi-state preferred (California a plus)
• Experience coordinating employment-based immigration cases with outside counsel
• Working knowledge of FLSA, state wage-and-hour laws, and I-9/E-Verify
• Proficient in Excel and payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity)
• Detail-oriented and able to meet strict deadlines

Work type

Full-time, On-site

Pay

$25/hr

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays