Payroll/HR Specialist – Onsite, Lake Forest, CA
Location: Lake Forest, CA (Onsite, full-time)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Compensation: $27 to $30 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking anexperienced Payroll/HR Specialist to support day‑to‑day HR operations with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee support. This role will be the primary onsite point of contact for employees and will manage payroll through ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN), annual open enrollment, and general HR administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Process full‑cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain employee records, new hire onboarding documentation, and HRIS updates
• Serve as the primary onsite employee point of contact for HR and payroll questions
• Support benefits administration, including annual open enrollment and ongoing changes
• Assist with employee status changes, audits, verifications, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Partner with management on HR initiatives, employee relations, and process improvements
• Generate payroll and HR reports as needed
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required (HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
• 2–4+ years of payroll and HR experience
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN) required
• Experience supporting benefits administration and open enrollment
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, confidentiality, and customer‑service orientation
• Ability to work onsite daily in Lake Forest, CA
Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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