Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll/Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This position supports daily HR and administrative operations with a strong focus on employee records, payroll coordination, and cross-functional support for finance-related processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information while providing dependable service to employees and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Process full cycle payroll

• Maintain secure and well-organized personnel files in both electronic and paper formats, following confidentiality and document retention standards.

• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding timekeeping, benefits, and general HR processes, escalating more complex matters when appropriate.

• Support payroll readiness by gathering required data, updating tracking spreadsheets, and assisting with administrative steps prior to payroll processing.

• Provide finance-related administrative assistance by submitting payable documentation, preparing check request paperwork, and confirming required signatures are collected before routing.

• Assist with honorarium billing activities and perform initial outreach on outstanding items in coordination with the appropriate internal team members.

• Track and process deposit information in partnership with finance staff to help maintain accurate financial records.

• Oversee incoming and outgoing mail and keep shared administrative calendars current with deadlines, meetings, and key HR or finance dates.

• Perform scanning, filing, and document maintenance for HR and finance materials while updating internal templates, forms, and operational checklists to improve workflow consistency.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, including exposure to human resources, or finance support activities.

• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace in a business setting.

• Experience supporting employee relations, HR administration, HR policy application, performance management, or workplace investigations is strongly valued.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines consistently.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach when assisting employees and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to work in an office environment and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, with flexibility to support periodic internal or off-site events.

TalentMatch®

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