HR Coordinator

About the role

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time hourly HR Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Human Resources department with a primary focus on payroll processing, employee data management, onboarding, and general HR support.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify employee timecards, overtime, PTO, and attendance records.
• Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with federal and state wage laws.
• Audit payroll reports for accuracy before final submission.
• Manage payroll adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and corrections.
• Coincide with Accounting to reconcile payroll and address discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and payroll policies.
• Support recruitment activities including job postings, applicant communication, and interview scheduling.
• Aid with new hire onboarding: paperwork, I-9 verification, background checks, and orientation scheduling.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Coincide with employee changes including promotions and supervisor changes.
• Support HR projects, initiatives, and process improvements as assigned.

Requirements

• HR certification courses or industry-recognized credentials such as SHRM-CP, aPHR, or PHR.
• Formal degree not required if equivalent HR/payroll training or certification is demonstrated.
• 2+ years of payroll processing and/or HR experience required.
• Experience with PEO payroll systems: Insperity.
• Experience with timekeeping systems: Unanet and/or CostPoint.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or DoD-contracting industries a plus.
• US Citizenship.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of payroll practices and basic employment law.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll practices and basic employment law.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Benefits

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $27.00-$35.00 per hour, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is between $27.00-$35.00 per hour, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Job Location: San Diego, CA, Onsite. Minimal domestic travel required.