Payroll Coordinator

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Location: Brea, CA (On-site)

Position Type: Direct Contract (6-Month Initial Term)

Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time (30–40 Hours/Week)

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $32.00 / hour (DOE)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll
& Benefits Coordinator to support operations at our soap manufacturing
facility in Brea, CA. This position manages bi-weekly payroll processing, daily
benefit administration, employee onboarding, and HRIS data maintenance using
UKG. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and
ensures accurate, timely payroll and seamless employee support.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll for full-time hourly plant workers, non-exempt
  production staff, and exempt office personnel via UKG Pro / UKG Ready.
  
• Review
  UKG time tracking data, shift differentials, overtime calculations, and
  meal/rest break compliance for manufacturing operations.
  
• Process
  wage garnishments, pay adjustments, tax withholdings, and final paychecks
  in accordance with California labor laws.
  
• Audit
  pay runs within UKG for accuracy prior to submission and resolve payroll
  discrepancies promptly.
  

Benefits & HRIS Support

• Serve
  as the primary contact for employee benefit inquiries (health, dental,
  vision, 401k, PTO, and leaves of absence).
  
• Coordinate
  open enrollment, life-event updates, carrier billing reconciliations, and
  benefit terminations through the UKG benefits module.
  
• Maintain
  clean, updated employee records across the UKG platform (new hires, job
  changes, pay rate updates, termination processing).
  
• Generate
  recurring payroll, time-tracking, and headcount reports using UKG report
  writer features for finance and operations management.
  

Plant Support & Compliance

• Experienced in manufacturing environment.
• Assist
  hourly production staff with UKG self-service navigation, timecard
  entries, and benefit-related questions.
  
• Maintain
  confidential physical and electronic personnel files in compliance with
  state and federal privacy standards.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing and benefits coordination
  experience, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse
  environments.
  
• HRIS
  Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience using UKG (UKG Pro,
  UKG Ready, or Ultimate Software/Kronos) for payroll processing,
  timekeeping, and employee record management.
  
• Compliance
  Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of California wage-and-hour
  regulations, meal break penalties, and payroll processing laws.
  
• Technical
  Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, data reconciliation,
  basic formulas) and MS Office Suite.
  
• Attributes: High level of confidentiality, strong attention to detail, clear written
  and verbal communication skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a
  dynamic manufacturing facility.