Bilingual Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Bilingual Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: Ontario, CA & Perris, CA (Dual-site coverage)

Travel: Approximately 35% between Ontario and Perris facilities

Position Summary

The Bilingual HR/Payroll Manager is a hands-on, people-first leader responsible for the daily HR and payroll operations across our Ontario and Perris, CA facilities. Supporting a combined workforce of 250 to 350 full-time and temporary associates, this role is the primary HR resource for site employees and supervisors. The ideal candidate will balance a commitment to employee engagement with a rigorous approach to California regulatory compliance and multi-state payroll accuracy (CA, KY, and PA).

Key Responsibilities

HR Management & Employee Experience

• Site Leadership: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and supervisors at both Inland Empire sites; build trusting, approachable relationships with the frontline workforce.
  
• Performance & Relations: Guide managers through employee relations, performance management, and corrective action processes with a focus on fairness and accountability.
  
• Talent Acquisition: Lead site-level recruitment activity under the direction of the Director of HR, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter to source, screen, and manage candidate pipelines.
  
• Culture & Onboarding: Execute onboarding experiences that reflect a people-first culture and coordinate engagement programs including company events, quarterly luncheons, and recognition initiatives.
  
• Process Innovation: Bring a continuous improvement mindset to HR workflows—identifying and implementing more efficient, people-centered ways to operate.
  

Multi-State Payroll & Benefits

• Payroll Administration: Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for associates across California, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.
  
• Wage & Hour Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to state-specific laws, including California meal/rest breaks, overtime rules, and final pay obligations.
  
• Tax & Deductions: Maintain working knowledge of KY and PA payroll tax requirements and state-specific compliance obligations.
  
• Benefits & 401(k): Administer health insurance, 401(k) plan administration, wellness initiatives, and COBRA compliance records.
  

Compliance, Safety & OSHA

• California Regulatory Expert: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CA employment law (AB 5, CFRA, CPRA) and local ordinances; ensure all documentation is audit-ready.
  
• Safety Officer: Serve as a designated Safety Officer, maintaining OSHA 300/301/300A logs and incident reporting.
  
• Injury Prevention: Create and maintain safety guidelines and emergency training to ensure Cal/OSHA compliance; coordinate workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Language: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is     required.
  
• Experience:
  
• 3–5 years of proven experience as an HR and/or Payroll Manager.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of California-based HR experience.
  
• Experience managing payroll for a workforce of 250 employees.
  
• Technical Proficiency:
  
• Strong experience with HRIS/Payroll platforms (notably Paycom or similar).
  
• Required proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Core Competencies:
  
• Exceptional active listening and negotiation skills.
  
• Ability to remain approachable and solutions-oriented while holding firm on compliance and policy.
  
• An innovative mindset that seeks to improve rather than just execute.
  
• Physical/Environmental:
  
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds and work comfortably in a warehouse environment.
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
  

Why Join This Team?

This is a critical role for an HR professional who thrives in a high-activity environment and enjoys being "on the floor" with the team. You will have the autonomy to influence site culture while being supported by the Director of HR to grow your strategic compliance and operations skillset.

Salary – 105k – 115k /yr DOE

Reports To: Director of Human Resources