Human Resources / Payroll Generalist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented HR/Payroll Generalist to join our team, with a focus on payroll administration, risk management, and employee relations. In this hybrid role, you will split your time between our corporate Burbank office (3 days/week) and our client (distribution industry) in Rialto (2 days/week), while also providing HR guidance and expertise to additional clients from our Burbank location.

Duties

Payroll & Benefits

• Manage weekly payroll preparation, including timesheet audits, corrections, and approvals
• Administer and reconcile employee benefits programs
• Process and track leaves of absence; distribute required documentation
• Respond to client inquiries on payroll topics (overtime, commissions, etc.)

Compliance & Risk

• Support workplace safety, workers' compensation, and liability mitigation efforts
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all client accounts
• Administer timekeeping systems and maintain accurate records
• Assist with wage and hour posters, personnel file audits, and related projects

Employee Relations

• Provide employee relations guidance and conduct workplace investigations
• Facilitate employee performance reviews
• Prepare separation documentation and conduct exit interviews
• Process employee background checks as requested

Client Services

• Build strong working relationships with client ownership, management, and staff
• Maintain personnel transaction records: hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations
• Create and maintain job descriptions for client organizations
• Analyze wage/salary data and develop competitive compensation recommendations

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3–5 years of HR generalist or equivalent work experience

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of applicable labor laws and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Effective time management with ability to prioritize across multiple accounts simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems; collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to travel between Burbank and Rialto locations weekly
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred — ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees is a strong plus

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Today’s HR is an equal opportunity employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability. Per the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.