Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist

Centurion & Supreme Boats - Merced, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Merced, CA

About the position

The HR Generalist - Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing payroll processes, maintaining the HRIS, and administering employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, addresses employee inquiries, and supports HR initiatives, reporting directly to the HR Manager.

Responsibilities

• Administers payroll activities for over 200 employees.
• Audits and processes payroll documents, including employee data for new hires, changes, and additional earnings, in the HRIS.
• Manages 401k contributions, audits, and other employee requests.
• Processes employee Time & Attendance data, reconciles variances, and approves and releases time in time-keeping system.
• Provides reports and data analysis from the company HRIS as requested.
• Reviews invoices, ensures timely payment, and submits payroll accrual and general ledger reconciliation.
• Administers benefits, including FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD and Workers' Compensation accurately and promptly.
• Addresses employee questions regarding benefits, paychecks, taxes, and other deductions in a timely manner.
• Implements HR improvement solutions related to HRIS system.
• Provides employee relations support to all staff.
• Assists the HR Manager with new hire onboarding, terminations, benefits administration, and other HR functions.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with production supervisors, working cooperatively with managers, the HR Manager, vendors, and others to resolve employee questions and issues.
• Collaborates with the HR Manager on initiatives related to employee engagement and events.
• Maintains a general understanding of compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements governing functional tasks and activities.
• Performs other HR/Payroll related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Proficient in HRIS/Payroll systems such as ADP or Paylocity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage high work volumes, adapt to changing demands, and meet processing deadlines.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
• General understanding of compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements related to functional tasks and activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to interact with and support team members effectively.
• Capable of maintaining highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience in benefits administration experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities, keep stakeholders informed of work progress and work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in benefits administration experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan (401K/Roth)
• Vacation and Paid Sick/Safe Time