Human Resources & Payroll Coord

Job Summary

A well-established construction organization in Concord, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an HR administrative professional who enjoys working with payroll, benefits, compliance, onboarding, and confidential employee records in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a strong opportunity for long-term growth with a stable company, competitive hourly pay, and exposure to a broad range of HR operations.

The team values accuracy, follow-through, confidentiality, and dependable support. Candidates can expect a professional environment with supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and the opportunity to build a career path within human resources and payroll administration.

• Process weekly payroll for confidential employees, including payroll tax payments, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and EDD documentation.
• Support benefits administration by reviewing monthly health insurance invoices and assisting with employee leave tracking, including FMLA.
• Maintain HR compliance records, including Form I-9 documentation, quarterly I-9 audits, employment verifications, and employee files.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, prepare offer letters, collect new-hire documentation, and assist with interview scheduling.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records while supporting HR projects, administrative needs, and compliance-related activities.
• Prioritize deadlines, follow up on pending items, and ensure sensitive employee information is handled with professionalism and discretion.

• Pay Rate: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour, flexible based on experience.
• Conversion Salary:
  Approximately $29.00 to $35.00 per hour equivalent upon permanent hire, depending on experience.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location:
  
  Concord, CA.
• Major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

• Process weekly payroll, payroll taxes, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and related payroll documentation.
• Support benefits administration, FMLA tracking, health insurance invoice review, and employee leave records.
• Manage onboarding documentation, offer letters, employment verifications, I-9 records, and compliance audits.
• Maintain confidential HR records and support HR projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• 2+ years of human resources, payroll, benefits, HR administration, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Payroll processing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll tax processing, 401(k) contributions, employee garnishments, EDD forms, FMLA tracking, I-9 audits, employment verifications, and benefits invoicing.
• Experience handling confidential employee information with accuracy and discretion.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using HRIS or payroll systems.
• Strong organization, time management, follow-up, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience supporting HR operations in the construction, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or related industry.
• Experience with benefits administration, onboarding, employee records management, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with confidential payroll processing for employee groups.
• Ability to quickly adapt to internal systems, processes, and compliance requirements.

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Major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.

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