HR Payroll and Process Specially

Maas Energy Works, Inc • Redding, CA

10d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Maas Energy Works is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven HR Administrator for its Department of Culture & Talent. The role manages payroll processing, tax compliance, and employee benefits administration while contributing to policy development, employee engagement, and clear organizational communication. It uses HR data to inform decisions, identify workforce trends, and improve HR processes and outcomes. The HR Administrator is the primary contact for payroll questions, leave management, and retirement plan processing, and supports compliance and a positive workplace culture.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is based at the corporate headquarters at 1730 South Street, Redding, California. Compensation is non-exempt, at $25–$35 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience. The role operates primarily in a professional office environment and is largely sedentary, with occasional travel required.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in payroll, HR administration, accounting, or a similarly detail-heavy administrative role.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clear, professional messages, collaborate across teams, and present data insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with payroll software such as Dayforce, ADP, Paylocity, or similar, and HRIS platforms.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll, labor, and tax regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify trends and translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and accurately reconcile financial data.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn, improve processes, and use data to support continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience with retirement plan administration, including 401(k) and Form 5500 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer semi-monthly payroll, review timesheets, process pay adjustments and garnishments, and maintain employee payroll benefit elections.
• Create federal, state, and local tax accounts as needed; reconcile payments and filings; and prepare W-2s and 1099s as needed.
• Provide payroll documentation for internal and external audits and prevailing wage reporting; compile and analyze HR data from systems such as Dayforce or Power BI for reporting and compliance.
• Process retirement plan contributions, enrollments, distributions, and rollovers, and collaborate with Vanguard on compliance testing.
• Coordinate paid leave, disability, and unemployment claims; ensure compliance with overlapping leave policies; and support employees with forms and return-to-work requirements.
• Oversee benefit programs including tuition reimbursement, travel fund programs, charitable giving, and other company-supported programs; conduct benefit audits and reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and provide resources and communications about pay, benefits, and tax matters.
• Process payroll-related documentation for new hires and separating employees, including final paychecks, direct deposits, and termination recordkeeping.
• Draft, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to support compliance and clarity.
• Support employee recognition and engagement initiatives; analyze engagement data and feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Create clear, professional communications regarding HR policies, benefits, and organizational updates.
• Collect, structure, and interpret HR data to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve HR processes and strategic outcomes.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Eight and a half paid holidays per year.
• Two paid flexible holidays per year.
• ICHRA health insurance reimbursement.
• 100% Prestige Urgent Care coverage for employees and dependents.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional benefits accrue over the first 3–24 months, including increased PTO, a 401(k) with matching, and quarterly profit share.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree