Human Resources Specialist

Paradise Valley Estates•Fairfield, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradise Valley Estates (PVE) is an 80 acre, premier resort-style senior living community that aims to maximize the quality of every life we touch. We strive to provide the experience of a lifetime by offering care that follows a resident through the continuum of retirement living. Our campus provides a host of amenities for our residents with an emphasis on hospitality. But in order to take care of our residents, we believe in taking care of our team. Our core values of Authenticity, Honor, Collaboration, and Service are who we are and how we treat all who enter the PVE community. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we celebrate special occasions, have team member mixers, monthly team member town halls, barbeques, and so much more. More importantly, we believe in investing in our people and provide opportunities for advancement and support for team members in need. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations and ensuring accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration. This position is responsible for processing payroll, maintaining team member records, administering benefits programs, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while delivering excellent team member customer service.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
Strong knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, and benefits programs
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or similar)
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar credential
Experience in a Life Plan Community, healthcare, or senior living
Knowledge of California payroll and employment regulations

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll accurately, including wage adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws
Administer team member benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and terminations
Serve as a point of contact for team member inquiries related to payroll and benefits
Coordinate open enrollment and communicate benefits information to team members
Reconcile benefit billing and payroll deductions
Maintain and audit team member files to ensure accuracy and compliance
Assist with HR reporting, audits, and year-end processes (e.g., W-2 preparation)
Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws