HR & Payroll Specialist
Northbay Recruiter • Napa, California • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Bilingual HR & Payroll Specialist
Location: Napa, CA - Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Our client, a well-established transportation company, is seeking an experienced Bilingual HR & Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of payroll, employee relations, and HR administration within the transportation industry.
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum of 4 years of Human Resources and Payroll experience
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Transportation industry experience is required
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Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
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Working knowledge of California labor laws, payroll practices, and HR compliance
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Experience processing high-volume payroll is a plus
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Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Proficient with HRIS and payroll systems, as well as Microsoft Office
Key Responsibilities:
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Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees
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Administer new hire onboarding, employee records, benefits, and HR documentation
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Support employee relations while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws
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Maintain personnel files, payroll records, and HR reports
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Assist with workers' compensation, leave administration, and other HR functions
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Partner with management to support day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced transportation environment
If you have a strong HR and payroll background, transportation industry experience, and enjoy supporting employees while keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here or email your resume directly to jenny@northbayrecruiter.com
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
Important: Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of the job location. We are not considering out-of-state or international applicants at this time.