Bilingual Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Great Hire•Ontario, CA

29d•$105,000 - $117,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual HR/Payroll Manager is a hands-on, people-first leader responsible for the daily HR and payroll operations across our Ontario and Perris, CA facilities. Supporting a combined workforce of 250 to 350 full-time and temporary associates, this role is the primary HR resource for site employees and supervisors. The ideal candidate will balance a commitment to employee engagement with a rigorous approach to California regulatory compliance and multi-state payroll accuracy (CA, KY, and PA).

Requirements

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
3–5 years of proven experience as an HR and/or Payroll Manager.
Minimum of 2 years of California-based HR experience.
Experience managing payroll for a workforce of 250+ employees.
Strong experience with HRIS/Payroll platforms (notably Paycom or similar).
Required proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional active listening and negotiation skills.
Ability to remain approachable and solutions-oriented while holding firm on compliance and policy.
An innovative mindset that seeks to improve rather than just execute.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds and work comfortably in a warehouse environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and supervisors at both Inland Empire sites; build trusting, approachable relationships with the frontline workforce.
Guide managers through employee relations, performance management, and corrective action processes with a focus on fairness and accountability.
Lead site-level recruitment activity under the direction of the Director of HR, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter to source, screen, and manage candidate pipelines.
Execute onboarding experiences that reflect a people-first culture and coordinate engagement programs including company events, quarterly luncheons, and recognition initiatives.
Bring a continuous improvement mindset to HR workflows—identifying and implementing more efficient, people-centered ways to operate.
Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for associates across California, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.
Ensure strict adherence to state-specific laws, including California meal/rest breaks, overtime rules, and final pay obligations.
Maintain working knowledge of KY and PA payroll tax requirements and state-specific compliance obligations.
Administer health insurance, 401(k) plan administration, wellness initiatives, and COBRA compliance records.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CA employment law (AB 5, CFRA, CPRA) and local ordinances; ensure all documentation is audit-ready.
Serve as a designated Safety Officer, maintaining OSHA 300/301/300A logs and incident reporting.
Create and maintain safety guidelines and emergency training to ensure Cal/OSHA compliance; coordinate workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.