Payroll & Immigration Specialist

YQN Logistics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

YQN Logistics in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a full-time Payroll/HR Administrator to manage US payroll across entities and support immigration coordination. The role requires attention to detail and multi-state payroll experience, with benefits administration and compliance tasks included.

The position is onsite in Los Angeles, offering medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays. Strong Excel and HRIS skills are preferred, with English and Chinese language proficiency a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience, multi-state preferred (California a plus).
• Experience coordinating employment-based immigration cases with outside counsel.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll/HRIS systems (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 immigration cases with outside counsel (H-1B, OPT, CPT, PERM).
• Track visa status and work authorization expiration dates for sponsored employees.
• Handle verification letters (VOE) and I-9/E-Verify compliance tasks.
• Ensure reverifications and internal audits are completed timely.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Immigration coordination

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

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