Payroll/Human Resources Manager (Temporary)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Payroll/Human Resources Manager to join our team at Golden Rose Care Center, a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Pasadena, California. This is a temporary full-time exempt position for approximately 6 months (August to January) with possible extension. You will oversee all payroll and human resources functions for approximately 130 employees.

Responsibilities

Payroll Responsibilities

• Interpret day-to-day business objectives and assist in monitoring overtime and meal penalties
• Provide guidance and share knowledge with employees
• Assist department heads to reduce missed punches
• Escalate potential service issues to Payroll Director
• Define standards and reusable approaches within the Payroll operational framework
• Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies
• Process manual off-cycle check payments
• Enroll and maintain employees on the time-clock's biometrics

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain records of benefits plans participation (health insurance, retirement plans), personnel transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations), and employee statistics for government reporting
• Responsible for recruitment, employee background clearances, and orientation
• Assist with benefit management (health, life, dental, etc.), including:
  • Developing programs to educate employees on new, existing, and changes to benefits
  • Explaining benefit options to new hires
  • Enrolling employees in plans and implementing changes during open enrollment
• Manage, monitor, and administer leaves of absence (PDL, FMLA, CFRA, workers' comp, personal leaves) and coordinate benefit payments accordingly
• Maintain employment files and records (Personnel, Medical/Worker-Comp, I-9s)
• Assist in terminations (voluntary/involuntary), including exit interviews
• Conduct investigatory suspensions and assist supervisors with disciplinary actions for infractions
• Follow up on all employee grievances to provide investigations and recommendations for resolution

Additional Responsibilities

• Respond to unemployment claims and gather documentation in coordination with field management
• Assist with preparation and attendance at unemployment hearings
• Administer workers compensation claims: initial filing and review of restrictions to determine reasonable accommodations
• Complete and ensure Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record keeping and annual filing requirements are in compliance

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience
• Minimum of 1 year of Human Resources experience
• Minimum of 2 years of fast-paced customer experience
• Experience with ADP payroll systems
• Experience in a shared service environment

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring skills and issue management problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through to resolve outstanding issues
• Strong time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately communicates with all levels of employees from assistants to Sr. Executives
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
• Ability and interest in training other team members
• Working knowledge of email, Internet Explorer, Google Drive, Excel, and Word

Schedule

Temporary full-time position from August to January (6 months) with possible extension.