SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Pacific ExecSearch; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Sacramento seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist with expertise in payroll and HR processes. This full-time role requires a skilled professional with 3-5 years of experience to foster a collaborative and compliant HR environment. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and knowledge of California labor laws.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in a HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of CA wage & hour law.
• Experience processing in-house payroll.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll, resolving errors with departments.
• Recruiting functions including candidate screening and drug testing.
• Build training programs for all employee levels.

Skills

Knowledge of CA wage & hour law

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Paycom

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Senior Human Resources Generalist with payroll experience to join a well-established production company in North Sacramento. Our client fosters a collaborative, flat organizational structure with strong leadership, making this an excellent opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial environment. This role is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday. Salary : $75,000-$85,000 DOE.

The qualified candidate will be a well-rounded HR professional with at least three years of experience in in-house payroll processing, benefits administration, leave of absence management, and performance management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review and process payroll; identify errors or deviations and resolve with department staff.
• Prepare various payroll reports for internal and external purposes.
• Recruiting functions to include : posting positions to various job sites, screening candidates, drug testing & background check administration.
• Build out training programs with all levels of employee groups. Responsible for leadership training.
• Assist departments by providing payroll information and advice on payroll policies and procedures.
• Process, code, and reconcile invoices for various benefit plans.
• Review and process forms to execute benefit changes and other related transactions.
• Research discrepancies pertaining to compensation and benefits.
• Compensation duties : update and maintain job descriptions and salary ranges.
• Participate in ensuring locations have all required legal posters, developing various procedures to help facilitate compliance in areas such as recruiting, onboarding, leaves of absence, etc.
• Update and maintain the HR System to produce various regular reports, system testing, and timekeeping.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

3-5 years related experience in a HR Generalist role with strong knowledge of CA wage & hour law.

PHR or SPHR preferred.

Must have experience processing in-house payroll.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Detailed-oriented, accurate, thorough and takes extreme pride in work.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Highly organized and ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure, time sensitive environment.

Must be punctual and dependable.

Experience with Paycom is a plus.