Senior HR Administrator

Humanity HR Consulting; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Humanity HR Consulting in West Hollywood, CA seeks a Senior HR Administrator to own employee administration lifecycle, from onboarding to payroll and benefits. This hybrid role requires staying based in the Los Angeles area and collaborating on-site as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of HR/payroll, strong payroll software experience (Paylocity), and solid knowledge of CA/NY employment laws, with excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field.
• 4+ years HR and payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of California and New York employment laws.
• Experience with Paylocity payroll software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities and exit interviews.
• Maintain employee personnel files including medical files.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientations.
• Process bi-weekly payroll in Paylocity with accurate tax withholdings.
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and best practices.
• Manage employee benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with leave administration (CFRA, disability).
• Respond to policy, benefit, and pay inquiries from employees.
• Review and update the employee handbook annually for compliance.
• Perform monthly benefits reconciliations and coordinate with brokers.
• Conduct internal I-9 audits and assist with workers’ comp audits.
• Assist with annual performance reviews coordination.
• Handle initial employee grievances and escalate to senior management.

Skills

Payroll management

HR policies

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance (CA/NY)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior HR Administrator

Humanity HR Consulting West Hollywood, California, United States

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Senior HR Administrator to join their team. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of employee administration from onboarding new employees to processing payroll and handling benefits administration. This is a hybrid role that offers flexibility for remote work, but you must be based in the Los Angeles area and be able to work on‑site as needed for key administrative processes and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities and exit interviews
• Maintain employee personnel files including employee medical files
• Plan and conduct new employee orientations
• Process bi‑weekly payroll in Paylocity ensuring accuracy of wage calculations, tax withholdings, and deductions
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Manage employee benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with coordination of leave administration (e.g., CFRA, disability, etc.)
• Respond to employee questions about policies, benefits, pay discrepancies, etc.
• Review and update the employee handbook annually and stay ahead of state and federal labor law compliance changes
• Perform monthly benefits reconciliations to ensure billing accuracy and resolve discrepancies with the broker or carrier
• Conduct internal audits of I‑9s and assist with annual workers’ compensation audits
• Assist with the coordination of annual performance reviews
• Handle initial employee grievances and escalating sensitive issues to senior management

Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 4+ years of progressive HR and payroll experience
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, especially California and New York
• Experience in payroll management and using payroll software applications; Paylocity experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications
• Excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Salary

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $80,000. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Remote/Hybrid work
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, plus company holidays

Location

West Hollywood, CA