Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Payroll/HR Manager

Transdev in Salinas, CA is hiring a Payroll/Human Resource Manager. This position assists the General Manager in all aspects of daily payroll and HR functions.
This position is 100% on-site!

• Competitive compensation package: minimum $80,000 - maximum $100,000
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating)
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term disability, and voluntary long‑term disability

• Process new employee files and submit paperwork for approval.
• Calculate and input payroll for drivers and staff.
• Track attendance for part‑time employees.
• Handle fare reconciliation and deposits.
• Assist in tracking and reducing overtime.
• Full‑cycle recruiting: review applications, schedule interviews, and hire candidates.
• Create and maintain employee files and onboarding paperwork.
• Manage payroll, leaves of absence, and FMLA tracking.
• Educate employees on benefits.
• Ensure compliance with background checks, drug screens, and E‑Verify.
• Support transfer requests and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• College coursework in a related field preferred.
• Computer‑literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• The work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

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