Payroll/HR Generalist

Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc.
has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll and Human Resource Generalist with strong administrative and organizational skills.
*About the Company* Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc.
(PSSI) provides recycling and solid waste management services for the greater Stanford University community, including collection, processing, and marketing of recyclables, collection of food and compostable materials, and operation of the Stanford Recycling Drop-Off Center.
PSSI is a family owned and operated company with many perks.
Come join our team! _https://recycling.
stanford.
edu_ *The Ideal Candidate* * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to work well with employees, management, and external organizations.
* Demonstrated experience with payroll, principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, worker’s compensation, training, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, and leave management.
* Understanding of how to motivate, direct and interact with a broad range of multi-generational, diverse employees.
* Ability to work with management in implementation of new policies and changes.
* Proven track-record of credibility, confidentiality, and integrity.
* Highly organized and detail oriented to provide timely and accurate work.
* A high level of comfort working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
).
DOT Compliance experience preferred.
* Proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred.
The position involves, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: *Essential Responsibilities* * Hands on management of Human Resource and Payroll processes.
* Effectively communicate with employees, supervisors, and the management team to fulfill HR related requests.
* Advise management of employee relations issues.
* Proactive involvement in workers’ compensation claims and leave processing and tracking.
* Manage recruitment efforts, new hire onboarding process and off boarding.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable employment related laws and regulations.
* Ensure mandatory reporting requirements, internal audits and external audits are completed on a timely basis.
* Manage compensation and benefits programs.
* Work with Safety to develop and implement employee training, identify new and applicable training, and other employment-related legal compliance requirements.
* Stay abreast of local, state, and federal employment laws.
* Manage E-Verify and drug screening program.
* Hands on processing of semi-monthly payroll.
* Hands on coordination of reporting and funding for company’s 401k plan.
* Manage all payroll reports, payroll compliance, and year-end activities.
* Maintain payroll records in accordance with Payroll Record Retention policy.
* Maintain up-to-date paid time off accruals for employees.
* Coordinate special events and training.
* Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
* Assist with various audits including workers comp, payroll and other company related projects *Minimum Qualifications* Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
* Three years of payroll and HR experience.
* An understanding Payroll and HR compliance, payroll accruals, and engaged strategies for employee relations and staff engagement.
* An understanding of state, federal and local employment laws.
* Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
* Two years’ experience with ADP Work Force Now.
* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
* Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*Benefits and Compensation* * The actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.
* Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits provided.
* 401k plan with employer contribution is available.
* Paid vacation and sick time.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
PSSI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $90,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person