Payroll/Human Resource Specialist

Balanced Body Inc•Sacramento, CA

4d•$28 - $36

About The Position

Balanced Body® is hiring an experienced Payroll and HR Specialist to join their People team. This role will manage domestic and international payroll for over 450 employees on a biweekly cycle, handling core HR responsibilities such as employee records, compliance, training & development, and onboarding/offboarding. The specialist will also support recruiting, employee relations, and safety initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail, consistency, and communication skills, with comfort in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift. Balanced Body is described as an industry leader that is stable, growing, and committed to its people and the planet.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a combined payroll and HR role, or equivalent combined experience across payroll and human resources functions
Hands-on experience with employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
Strong grasp of payroll best practices, employment law, and US labor law (FLSA, OSHA, FMLA)
Proficiency in payroll software (Paylocity a plus), experience managing an HRIS, and intermediate/advanced Excel
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
A trustworthy handle on sensitive, confidential information
Excellent communication and people skills
Self-directed and able to prioritize with urgency when deadlines demand it

Nice To Haves

Multi-state payroll and employee relations experience is a plus (CA, TN, CO, OR)
Associate's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; Bachelor's in HR a plus
Payroll Practitioner Certificate a plus
International HR compliance experience is a plus
Manufacturing environment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Run regular audits, reconcile reports, and untangle complex payroll discrepancies
Audit timecards and partner with leaders on corrections
Track leaves of absence and benefit payments
Maintain clean, accurate payroll records
Field and resolve payroll questions from employees and managers
Process manual checks (adjustments, final checks, etc.) as needed
Draft commission, incentive, and bonus calculations per company process
Maintain G/L reconciliations for payroll, benefits, PTO accrual and related activities, and other accounts as assigned
Generate draft journal entries to record payroll and related activity for review
Assist in annual payroll audits, including year-end reconciliations
Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls accurately and on time for 450+ multi-state employees
Implement payroll software changes and set up new states nationwide
Keep compliant with federal, state, and local tax laws
Process monthly international payroll
Implement payroll software changes as needed
Learn and train leaders on international payroll laws
Maintain, file, audit, and inspect employee records, ensuring compliance and organized filing (including termination records); responsible for file archiving
Ensure HR documents (e.g., performance reviews, disciplinary actions) are signed and uploaded into HRIS
Track certifications, ensuring documentation is complete and current in HRIS
Assist with training schedules, vendor communications, and all logistics for company-wide trainings
Maintain accurate training records for EDD ETP compliance
Support onboarding: build new-hire packets and files
Support offboarding: build termination packets and maintain termination records
Partner in employee events, celebrations, and recognition
Manage the swing shift contact roster
Support recruiters with scheduling interviews and participate in open interviews
Support HR Generalists with employee relations activities
Support the Safety Specialist with safety training and EHS software updates