Elite Services USAVerified Source

HR Generalist / Payroll Coordinator, High-Volume Payroll

52K–56K
Onsite · San Diego, California
Posted August 12, 2026
payroll

Overview

Own payroll processing and HR support for a high-volume hourly workforce, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Coordinate weekly payroll cycles, manage employee records, and ensure compliance with employment laws. Collaborate with the HR team and payroll processor to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity. This role offers direct impact on payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction, with 5+ years of hands-on HR experience valued.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Recruit, interview, and onboard new employees, conducting orientations and verifying work authorization documents
  • 2Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, processing status changes, promotions, and separations
  • 3Process weekly payroll for high-volume hourly staff, meeting submission deadlines and ensuring data accuracy
  • 4Review payroll exception reports to catch missing info, unusual hours, or pay rate errors
  • 5Approve preliminary payroll registers and confirm adjustments like retroactive pay and bonuses
  • 6Respond to employee payroll questions on pay rates, deductions, and direct deposits
  • 7Submit CalSavers contributions after each payroll run and maintain strict confidentiality
  • 8Escalate payroll issues to the payroll processor and serve as primary HR contact
  • 9Back up the HR Manager and support HR functions across the employee life cycle

Requirements8

  • 13+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in high-volume payroll
  • 2Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
  • 3Hands-on experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or applicant tracking systems
  • 4Proficiency in ADP, Paylocity, ABI, or comparable payroll systems
  • 5Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills: sorting, filtering, formulas, reconciliation
  • 6Strong written and verbal communication with professionalism and discretion
  • 7Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with strong follow-up
  • 8Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred

Salary Insight

$52 - $56k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Diego, California

Required Skills

adppaylocityabihrisexcel
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