Overview

Join our team as a remote Payroll and HR Administrator, where you will take full ownership of our payroll lifecycle and HR data integrity. If you are a Paylocity power user with a deep understanding of California’s unique regulatory landscape, this is the perfect opportunity to make a high-impact contribution from the comfort of your home office.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm PST. With a 1-hour unpaid break.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process and audit California-based payroll using Paylocity, ensuring compliance with state wage and hour laws
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and garnishments
• Reconcile payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Stay current on California-specific regulations including overtime rules, final pay requirements, and CFRA

HRIS & Data Management

• Serve as a Paylocity resource, managing system configurations, running reports, and supporting updates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring data integrity across all HR systems
• Generate standard and ad hoc HR reports to support leadership decision-making

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support day-to-day HR administrative functions including onboarding, offboarding, and documentation
• Maintain employee files, policy acknowledgments, and compliance records in accordance with CA and federal requirements
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment coordination, and vendor communication
• Handle all employee information with strict confidentiality and in full compliance with HIPAA requirements

Coordination & Communication

• Manage timelines, reminders, and follow-ups to ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Communicate process updates, deadlines, and policy changes to team members clearly and professionally
• Anticipate the needs of HR leadership and stay ahead of requests before they become urgent
• Provide occasional support for internal meetings, trainings, or company events as needed

Requirements:

• 2+ years of HR administration experience, including hands-on payroll processing
• Direct experience with California payroll law (overtime, meal/rest breaks, final pay, sick leave, etc.) is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and experience handling protected health information (PHI) in an HR or benefits context
• Proficiency in Paylocity or a comparable HRIS platform
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Paylocity superuser or system administrator experience
• Experience supporting benefits administration or open enrollment
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

• Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.