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Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Transdev

Salinas, CAFull-time$80–100K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$80–100K/yr
Location
Salinas, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Transdev is hiring a Payroll/Human Resource Manager in Salinas to assist the General Manager with daily payroll and HR functions. The role processes payroll and employee records, supports recruiting and onboarding, manages leave and FMLA tracking, and helps ensure compliance with screening requirements. It is 100% on-site and offers a stated compensation range of $80,000 to $100,000, along with vacation, sick days, holidays, and standard benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficePayroll ProcessingHuman ResourcesCustomer ServiceFlexibilitySittingTyping

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 Years Human Resources ExperienceRelated College CourseworkDOT Drug Testing and PhysicalWork Authorization Without SponsorshipPre-Employment Drug Screen

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Payroll/HR Mgr.

Transdev in Salinas, CA, is hiring a Payroll/Human Resource Manager. This position assists the General Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll and HR functions. We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety. This position is 100% on-site!

Transdev is proud to offer:

  • Competitive compensation package of minimum $80,000 - Maximum $100,000

Benefits include:

  • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks

  • Sick days: 5 days

  • Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating

  • Other standard benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process new employee files and submit paperwork for approval.

  • Calculate and input payroll for drivers and staff.

  • Track attendance for part-time employees.

  • Handle fare reconciliation and deposits.

  • Assist in tracking and reducing overtime.

  • Full-cycle recruiting: review applications, schedule interviews, and hire candidates.

  • Create and maintain employee files and onboarding paperwork.

  • Manage payroll, leaves of absence, and FMLA tracking.

  • Educate employees on benefits.

  • Ensure compliance with background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify.

  • Support transfer requests and procedures.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience.

  • College coursework in a related field preferred.

  • Computer-literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

  • The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

  • The work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

  • BeeligibletoworkintheUnitedStateswithoutrequiringsponsorshipnoworinthefuture(ifbasedinthe U.S.).

  • Successfullypassapre-employmentdrugscreen.

About Transdev : Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev

U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 9362

Pay Group: QQP

Cost Center: 354

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.

How this job compares

Set against the 709 open Human Resources Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–100K/yr
  • California median$103–130K/yr63 salary ranges
  • US median$95–126K/yr365 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 22% below the California median midpoint ($115K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 81 open Human Resources Manager jobs in California and 709 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Human Resources Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 555 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 270 of the 709 open Human Resources Manager jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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