Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Allen Lund Company, LLC•La Cañada Flintridge, CA

About The Position

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the bold decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976 when Allen Lund Company opened its first office in Los Angeles. Nearly five decades later, we’ve grown to more than 43 offices nationwide — and we’re still expanding. At ALC, we combine the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up with the stability and legacy of a trusted industry leader. We’ve built our success on integrity, relationships, and results — and we’re looking for a dedicated HR professional who is ready to take that same approach to the next level. Join a Company That Values Hustle, Heart & Long-Term Growth If you’re a meticulous HR professional with a passion for precision and employee well-being, this is your opportunity to align with a company where your work directly impacts the lives of our employee-owners. We’ve built our reputation by hiring exceptional people, investing in their growth, and creating a culture where they stay — more than half of our employees have been here 10+ years. That says a lot. Why You’ll Love Working Here Inclusive, team-first company culture Competitive salary + performance-based incentives Shared company ownership — yes, we’re employee-owned! Generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing & full benefits Direct impact on employee wellness and engagement Clear career advancement and internal mobility Your Mission: The Guardian of the ALC Experience As our Human Resources Generalist – Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you are the heartbeat of our internal operations. You will ensure that our nationwide team—the owners of this company—are supported, informed, and paid with absolute precision. You aren’t just "processing data"; you are a strategic problem-solver managing our HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), driving our wellness initiatives, and acting as a trusted advocate for our employees across the country. The Rockstar Qualities We’re Looking For: The Precision Architect: You live for data integrity. You find satisfaction in a perfectly reconciled payroll and an HRIS that runs like a well-oiled machine. The Wellness Visionary: You don’t just manage benefits; you drive a culture of health. You use your creativity to design wellness programs and content that actually get people excited. The Empathetic Expert: You can explain complex ACA compliance or disability leave to a front-line employee with clarity, patience, and heart. The Strategic Partner: You look at HR data, find the trends, and make recommendations that help our leadership team grow the company.

Requirements

Proven Experience: Solid background in multi-state payroll and benefits administration (ADP Workforce Now experience is a major plus).
Technical Prowess: Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems and Excel for data reporting and analysis.
Communication Skills: Ability to interact confidently with everyone from front-line employees to executive leadership.
Attention to Detail: A "measure twice, cut once" mentality with a documented history of meeting strict deadlines.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A self-starter who sees a process that could be better and takes the initiative to fix it.

Responsibilities

Execute high-accuracy, semi-monthly payroll for a nationwide workforce, including commissions and quarterly incentives.
Be the ADP Workforce Now Guru: Maintain all employee records, from onboarding workflows to status changes and terminations.
Lead the Onboarding Tech: Train new hires and supervisors on time-keeping and self-service features.
Audit & Analyze: Run queries and interpret HR data to ensure we are compliant and efficient.
Champion our Wellness Program: Create articles, track progress, and use your creativity to drive interest in company-wide health initiatives.
Annual Open Enrollment: Assist with broker reviews, plan design, and the drafting of high-impact benefit communications.
Employee Advocate: Help team members navigate claim issues and stay current on disability and LOA administration.
Compliance Watchdog: Support ACA compliance, census data reporting, and internal procedure updates.
Policy Pro: Provide expert advice on company policies and governmental regulations (FMLA, FLSA, etc.).
Culture Builder: Maintain the company Intranet with engaging content that keeps our 43+ offices connected.