Payroll and HR Specialist

Position Summary The HR & Payroll Specialist supports the Human Resources Operations team in delivering seamless and efficient HR services across payroll, benefits, terminations, compliance, and employee relations. In partnership with the Senior HR Manager, this role ensures accurate payroll processing, benefits administration—including open enrollment—and compliant offboarding procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead Payroll Process: singManage semi-monthly payroll, including timesheet review, discrepancy resolution, and coordination with staff and supervisors. Ensure compliance with IRS, ACA, and state regulati

Administer Employee Bene: fitsOversee health and retirement benefits, including Open Enrollment, invoice reconciliation, and benefit remittances. Maintain benefits portal and support employee inquir

Maintain HRIS and Personnel Rec: ordsUpdate HRIS and timekeeping systems with employee changes. Ensure accurate and compliant recordkeeping, including Form I-9 and orientation docume

Manage Onboarding and Offboar: dingFacilitate termination processes, including exit interviews, and final paychecks. Coordinate logistics with Operati

Coordinate HR Projects and Au: ditsAssist with annual audits (403(b), workers’ comp), handbook updates, and agency-wide pay adjustme

entWork with finance and operations teams to support HR-related operational needs. Travel to county-wide office locations as requi

Promote Employee Engage: mentParticipate in morale-building initiatives through the CARES Committee. Organize internal trainings and worksh

Ensure Policy Compli: anceMaintain updated HR policies and manuals. Support staff understanding of employment laws and agency procedu

Professional Develop: mentStay current with payroll best practices by attending relevant trainings and worksh

Other Duties as Assi: gnedProvide additional HR support as needed to meet departmental and agency go

Qualifications

Must have working knowledge of trauma-informed

care.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experi

ence.3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably within a California-based organization; Excellent working knowledge of California labor laws and payroll regulations requ

ired.

1–3 years of direct HR experience, including exposure to benefits, terminations, and compli

ance.

Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, NOVAtime, Paycom, UKG) and Microsoft applicat

ions.

Excellent written and verbal communication, including editing and proofrea

ding.

Professional certifications such as CPP, FPC, or PHR are highly desir

able.

Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information with discre

tion.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with professionalism and sound judg

ment.

Experience working with quantitative data is prefe

rred.

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desir

able.

Requires valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation for occasional county-wide tr

Benefits

Because each day we are making a difference in our community, and because we have a positive, employee- and client-centered work culture.

We pay competitive rates and offer a strong benefits package that includes generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, employer-paid medical insurance, a free subscription to the meditation/sleep app Calm, and much more!

We offer continuous employee education and development and paid clinical supervision.

We work with our staff to offer flexibility whenever possible.

Compensation

Base pay range: $25.00/yr - $30.00/yr

Hourly compensation ranges from $25-$30 / hour dependent on education and experience.

Job Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing, Human Resources, and Finance

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

Location Santa Barbara, CA

Posting Status 3 weeks ago – posting still open.

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