Payroll Administrator

About Pure Wafer

Pure Wafer is the largest U.S. based supplier of virgin silicon wafers, wafer reclaim services and specialty thin film deposition products. Through multiple acquisitions, Pure Wafer has become a consolidation of synergistic segments of the semiconductor supply chain that provides our clients with a comprehensive menu of product offerings. Pure Wafer focuses on creating efficiency for our customer base that includes most of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail oriented Payroll and Recruiting Administrator to join the HR team in a dynamic semiconductor environment. This role is primarily focused on end to end payroll processing across three facilities in California and Arizona, with additional support in recruiting. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of CA wage and hour compliance, the ability to travel regularly between our San Jose and Campbell locations, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Vietnamese to effectively support employee communications across our facilities.

Position Details

FLSA Status: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30a-5p

Job Type: Full-time

Location: (subject to change)

• Monday/Tuesday - San Jose, CA
• Wednesday to Friday - Campbell, CA

Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll -

• Review and submit weekly timecards to staffing agencies
• Maintain and track employee timecards, monitoring for errors and compliance with meal break requirements per CA & AZ laws.
• Conduct final timecard verification for accurate processing for all pay types including hours worked, overtime, paid leave, and shift differentials per company policies.
• Coordinate with managers to resolve timecard discrepancies.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and in navigating the payroll system as needed.
• Process wage garnishments, support orders, and tax levies to ensure timely remittance to agencies
• Ensure all payroll deductions and/or adjustments are input/processed correctly and timely.
• Conduct monthly payroll benefit audits and reconcile payroll deduction reports.

Recruiting -

• Assist in full-cycle recruiting including posting job openings, screening resumes, candidate communications, conducting initial interviews, and scheduling interviews.
• Partner with staffing agencies to source qualified candidates

Administrative Support -

• Provide day-to-day support to employees by answering general HR questions and directing inquiries as needed
• Serve as a multilingual resource, assisting Spanish and/or Vietnamese speaking employees and facilitate communication as needed
• Assist with company events, such as employee initiatives, luncheons, and office gatherings
• Perform general administrative tasks that consist of filing, answering phone calls, maintaining office supplies, and greeting visitors
• Update and maintain accurate employee data records in our HRIS
• Support HR recordkeeping by organizing and maintaining personnel and confidential files
• Provide additional support to HR operations on various projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience processing payroll.
• 1-2 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support.
• Multilingual in English, Spanish and/or Vietnamese
• General knowledge of Human Resources, recruiting and labor laws.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Paycom or other HRIS is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a bilingual environment or providing translation support is highly desirable.

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role requires regular travel between our San Jose and Campbell facilities throughout the week. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• If offered this position, what would be your earliest available start date?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (Required)
• Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
• California labor law: 1 year (Required)
• HRIS: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Vietnamese (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30