Human Resources - Payroll Professional

Fairfield, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Essel is growing and we are looking for a Human Resources/Payroll professional to support our team.

If you reside in the Greater Bay Area and are proficient with payroll, worker's comp, contracts, onboarding and general HR duties then this is a great opportunity for you to join our team!

This is primarily a remote position but you will occasionally be required onsite at our East Bay offices, generally a portion of a couple days a week.

Duties:

Payroll and expense reimbursement oversight and processing, employee record management, worker's comp and unemployment insurance management and claims processing

Development, Implementation and oversight of HR initiatives, processes and systems

Assists with asset management, background checks, drug screens, medical exams and logistics for employees

Ensures candidates meet all state and federal compliance requirements, including daily meal and break laws

Assists with timesheets and various employee needs

Attends and participates in local hiring events and training

Requirements

Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative

Excellent communication, follow up and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment

Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs and other related software

Education and Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources Generalist and related duties listed above

AA or B.A. Degree strongly preferred

Work Remotely 75%

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
About this role

Summary

Support payroll, HR initiatives, compliance, employee record management, and asset logistics

Job title

Human Resources - Payroll Professional

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Remote work allowed, occasional onsite in East Bay, California

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

proficiency with payrollfamiliarity with laws and regulationsproficient with applicant tracking systemsexcellent communicationtime management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

payrollhr processescomplianceemployee records
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fairfield, CA, USA

Hybrid City