Job Overview: The Human Resources Specialist reports directly to the HR Assistant Manager and is responsible for the following: process payroll and assist with the administration of medical benefits and retirement 401(k) plan, individual will serve as a liaison between employees and management. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommended best practices, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process company payroll semi-monthly; including processing final payroll paychecks

· Maintain balances for unpaid time off, vacation time, and sick pay on Paycom and excel spreadsheet

· Update salaries, exemptions, insurance coverage, and other authorized payroll deductions in the HRIS and personnel files

· Keep supervisor informed of day to day operations and questions regarding payroll, personnel or benefit questions

· Performs a variety of duties in administering the employee’s benefits and enrollment programs, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

· Maintain the company’s compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations

· Assists in HR New Hire Orientation, including Paycom, benefits, and COVID-19 safety

· Reviews tracks and documents compliance with mandatory training

· Assist in medical leave of absences under, PDL/FMLA/CFRA and ADA Leaves, including interactive process

· Maintain current knowledge of payroll practices, applicable state/federal/labor laws, FMLA regulations, COBRA regulations, and benefit administration

· Coordinate the annual open enrollment, including preparation of all materials for all eligible employees

· Enter all enrollments, terminations and COBRA in the insurance carrier websites

· Answer questions regarding benefits and payroll as needed

· Responsible for completing EDD reports, SDI, garnishments and employment verifications

· Review and prepare end of year 1095 filings for all eligible employees

· Maintain the company’s compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations

· Ensure all employees are in compliance in accordance to company and regional center guidelines

· At the HR Managers’ discretion attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations

· Maintain DMV Pull Notices and update in employee personnel files

· Back up to Associate and Dis-associate employees into the correct department

· Back up to Create criminal clearance transfer request for licensing

· Back up to Notify licensing for clearance updates and updated rosters

o Email updated rosters to the house administrators

· Conduct monthly audits for benefits, payroll, personnel files and HRIS

· Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, preferred

· Human Resources or a relevant field experience

· A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role

· Strong knowledge of employment laws and payroll processes

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Solid problem-solving and team management abilities

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

· Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whittier, CA 90602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location