Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position: Payroll & Benefits Specialist Location: Westminster, CA Pay: $42.82 to $49.93/hour Type: Full-time; Contract Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm HB Staffing is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a growing and dynamic team! Job Description Process full-cycle payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.Maintain payroll records, employee data, earnings, deductions, and salary changes.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.Administer employee benefit programs, manage enrollments, and maintain accurate benefit records.Track leave eligibility, documentation, and communication requirements.Assist employees and managers with leave and accommodation processes.Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, background checks, and onboarding.Support employee training, professional development, and engagement initiatives.Assist with classification and compensation studies, salary administration, and performance management programs.Support employee relations activities, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.Prepare reports, presentations, and board agenda materials related to payroll, benefits, and HR programs. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, benefits administration, and human resources.Experience managing full-cycle payroll. Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office.Strong knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, HR practices, and employment regulations.Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, labor agreements, and benefit provisions.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications CalPERS payroll and benefits administration experience.Public sector or special district experience.Experience supporting represented and non-represented workforces.Experience with labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.Professional certification such as CPP, FPC, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP. Job Perks Health Benefits after 30 days! Weekly Paychecks! Career coaching opportunities! HB Staffing is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.