Location: Pasadena, CA
Pay Rate: $26-$30/hour

An established and well-respected organization is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with a strong background in payroll processing to join the HR team on a temporary- to hire contract assignment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, partnering with leaders, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Process and administer payroll accurately and on time, including timekeeping, deductions, bonuses, and payroll adjustments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee payroll, benefits, and HR-related questions in both English and Spanish
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including new hire paperwork and personnel file maintenance
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee education
• Partner with managers on employee relations matters and provide day-to-day HR guidance
• Maintain HRIS data, reports, and confidential personnel records
• Support performance management, disciplinary actions, and compliance documentation
• Assist with audits, policy updates, and special HR projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Bilingual Spanish/English required
• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience, including hands-on payroll processing
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
• Solid knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail

Monday-Friday/Fully onsite