Senior HR Coordinator — Leaves, Payroll & Compliance Lead

Yoh; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly pay

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Senior HR Coordinator in El Monte, CA to provide comprehensive HR support and mentor junior staff. You will handle complex HR administrative tasks including leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, benefits, onboarding, payroll support, and audit documentation.

The role requires strong knowledge of HR regulations, discretion, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Direct hire with salary range $60,000–$62,400 DOE, onsite employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field or a certificate in HR Management.
• Minimum of three (3) years of HR administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of labor regulations, HIPAA, wage and hour laws.
• Experience administering leaves of absence and workers’ compensation claims.
• Experience supporting benefits, onboarding, payroll/timekeeping, and records management.
• Experience supporting HR compliance reporting and audit documentation.
• HRIS and payroll systems experience; Paycom is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Typing proficiency 50+ wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and handle employee information with discretion.
• Provide guidance and training to HR Coordinators and newer staff.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives as directed by HR leadership.
• Administer full lifecycle of employee leaves of absence.
• Administer and coordinate workers’ compensation claims.
• Respond to employee questions and communicate HR policies clearly.
• Support onboarding and process personnel changes for new hires.
• Assist with timekeeping corrections and payroll documentation.
• Support benefits administration including open enrollment.
• Assist with termination packages and offboarding processes.
• Maintain HR files and reporting for SOX audits.
• Provide required documentation during internal/external audits.
• Collect demographic data to support compliance reporting.
• Conduct personnel file audits for data accuracy.
• Plan and coordinate HR events and employee activities.
• Ensure HR activities comply with labor laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Assist with additional HR duties and projects as needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

HR knowledge

Learning agility

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

HRM certificate

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Senior HR Coordinator for our client. In this role, you will provide comprehensive Human Resources support while serving as a resource and mentor to newer HR team members. The Senior HR Coordinator will independently manage more complex HR administrative functions, including leave of absence administration, workers’ compensation, benefits, onboarding, payroll support, compliance reporting, and audit documentation. This position requires strong knowledge of HR regulations, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Industry: Human Resources / Life Sciences
Location: Onsite El Monte
Compensation:$60-$62k DOE
Type: Direct Hire


Job Functions

• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle employee and organizational information with the highest level of discretion.
• Provide guidance, support, and technical training to Human Resources Coordinators and newer team members.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives as assigned by Human Resources leadership.
• Administer the full lifecycle of employee leaves of absence.
• Administer and coordinate workers’ compensation claims.
• Respond to employee questions and provide accurate guidance regarding company policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Support new-hire onboarding and process employee personnel changes.
• Assist with timekeeping corrections, attendance tracking, and supporting documentation for payroll processing.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment and processing employee enrollments and changes through applicable benefits portals.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of employee termination packages.
• Maintain HR files, records, and reporting documentation required for SOX audits.
• Provide the Corporate HR Manager with required documentation during internal and external audit processes.
• Collect and maintain new-hire demographic information, including veteran status, EEO-1 information, and location data, to support compliance reporting.
• Conduct and support personnel file audits to maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee records.
• Lead the planning and coordination of HR events and employee-related activities.
• Ensure HR activities are performed in accordance with applicable labor regulations, HIPAA requirements, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties and HR projects as assigned.

Education, Licensure and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of basic labor regulations, HIPAA compliance requirements, and wage and hour laws.
• Experience administering employee leaves of absence and workers’ compensation claims.
• Experience supporting benefits administration, onboarding, payroll/timekeeping, and employee record management.
• Experience supporting HR compliance reporting and audit documentation.
• Previous experience with HRIS and payroll systems required; Paycom experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related applications.
• Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar and spelling.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently and clearly with employees and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and follow HR policies, procedures, instructions, and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve routine HR issues.
• Ability to quickly learn new HR processes, systems, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong resourcefulness with the ability to identify and utilize appropriate resources to resolve questions and issues.
• Typing proficiency of 50+ words per minute preferred.

Physical Job Requirements

• Professional office environment.
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Regularly required to communicate with employees, HR team members, and organizational leadership.
• Ability to maintain and review electronic and physical employee records and documentation.

Estimated Min Rate: $60000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $62400.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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