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Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Ultimate Staffing
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented temporary HR Payroll & Benefits Assistant to provide essential support to our Human Resources and Business Office teams. This role will assist with payroll processing, payroll audits, benefits administration, clerical and administrative tasks, and various business office projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and maintains a high level of confidentiality while working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assist with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Support payroll audits and reporting needs.
  • Assist with benefits administration, including employee documentation and inquiries.
  • Provide administrative support, including data entry, electronic file management, and record-keeping.
  • Support HR processes such as employee onboarding, compliance tracking, and policy documentation.
  • Assist with business office functions, including financial and operational projects.
  • Serve as a point of contact for HR and business office inquiries, ensuring timely follow-ups.
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as needed to support both departments.

Required Qualifications :

  • Expert knowledge of Paycom is required.
  • Strong understanding of payroll processing, audits, and benefits administration.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) preferred.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with California labor laws and payroll compliance regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in payroll audits and data reporting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality in all HR matters.
  • Creative and flexible with the ability to seek positive solutions.
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in an HR office and clerical or administrative role.
  • Experience working in a school environment is a plus.
  • Specialized certifications
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Education experience preferred
  • Desired Skills and Experience

    We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented temporary HR Payroll & Benefits Assistant to provide essential support to our Human Resources and Business Office teams. This role will assist with payroll processing, payroll audits, benefits administration, clerical and administrative tasks, and various business office projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and maintains a high level of confidentiality while working in a fast-paced environment.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assist with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Support payroll audits and reporting needs.
  • Assist with benefits administration, including employee documentation and inquiries.
  • Provide administrative support, including data entry, electronic file management, and record-keeping.
  • Support HR processes such as employee onboarding, compliance tracking, and policy documentation.
  • Assist with business office functions, including financial and operational projects.
  • Serve as a point of contact for HR and business office inquiries, ensuring timely follow-ups.
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as needed to support both departments.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Expert knowledge of Paycom is required.
  • Strong understanding of payroll processing, audits, and benefits administration.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) preferred.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with California labor laws and payroll compliance regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in payroll audits and data reporting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality in all HR matters.
  • Creative and flexible with the ability to seek positive solutions.
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in an HR office and clerical or administrative role.
  • Experience working in a school environment is a plus.
  • Specialized certifications
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Education experience preferred
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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