HR Payroll Assistant
The HR Payroll Assistant supports the HR Manager by handling payroll processing, record maintenance, and employee payroll inquiries using Paycom software. This role involves organizing personnel files, preparing payroll reports, and assisting with various HR and administrative tasks, making it ideal for candidates with 3-5 years of payroll experience seeking to advance their career in payroll or human resources.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with payroll processing using Paycom.
- Maintain accurate records of employee hours, wages, deductions and related payroll files.
- Organize and maintain personnel files (both physical and digital).
- Prepare and distribute employee paychecks and assist with payroll report preparation.
- Conduct general department filing (personnel records, timecards, payroll reports) and create new files/binders as needed.
- Reconcile and distribute monthly department listings.
- Draft and mail payroll- and benefits-related documents.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Maintain In‑Home Supportive Services (IHSS) records.
- Participate in payroll knowledge and skill enhancement trainings.
- Perform other HR and general office tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of payroll experience required.
- Experience with Paycom or similar payroll systems is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and be an effective team member.
- Familiarity with organizational culture and values.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish — preferred.
- BA/Bachelor’s degree — preferred but not required.
Location, Schedule & Employment Type
- Location: Textile Finance, CA
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Employment type: Full-time
Compensation
- Estimated annual pay: $38,452 per year (estimated, provided by source). Actual pay may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Why Join (Confidential Client)
- Entry-level friendly payroll role with hands-on exposure to payroll and HR operations.
- Opportunities to participate in payroll training and skill development.
- Work in a mission-driven environment supporting payroll and HR functions for the organization.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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