Job Summary

We are seeking an HR & Payroll Administrator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Rancho Mirage, CA with a dynamic organization in the hotels and lodging industry. This newly created position will serve as a key resource for payroll administration, employee support, benefits coordination, compliance, HR operations, and related accounting support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR and payroll professional who enjoys variety, accuracy, and being a trusted point of contact for employees and management. The role offers visibility across the organization, the ability to improve processes, and the chance to contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment with seasonal workforce activity and evolving business needs.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing payroll, HR compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, and administrative responsibilities with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

- Process bi-weekly payroll using an HRIS/payroll platform, including deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, audits, and discrepancy resolution.
- Administer employee benefit programs, open enrollment activities, 401(k) participation processes, and employee record updates.
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and workplace questions.
- Support HR compliance activities, including California employment law requirements, ACA tracking, workers' compensation claims, personnel files, notices, and required documentation.
- Prepare HR and payroll reports, assist with audits, support policy implementation, and contribute to process improvements.
- Provide accounting and administrative support, including fixed asset tracking, reconciliations, audit schedules, special projects, and business initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

- Compensation: $28 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Rancho Mirage, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Administer employee benefits, HR documentation, onboarding, offboarding, and compliance activities.
- Support employee relations, workers' compensation tracking, ACA reporting, and HR policy procedures.
- Assist with fixed asset tracking, reconciliations, audits, reporting, and administrative projects.

- 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll processing, HR administration, or a closely related role.
- Knowledge of California payroll requirements, wage and hour rules, and employment compliance.
- Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
- Ability to manage confidential information with accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and seasonal workforce demands.
- Strong communication skills with a customer-service-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and wearing multiple hats across HR, payroll, compliance, and accounting support.

Preferred Qualifications

- Benefits administration experience, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and open enrollment.
- Experience supporting 401(k) administration and employee participation processes.
- Experience with ACA tracking and reporting requirements.
- Experience in the hotels, lodging, hospitality, or seasonal workforce environment.
- General ledger, reconciliation, fixed asset tracking, or audit support experience.

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