Payroll Assistant

Job Summary

Join our team as a Payroll Assistant, where you will play a key role in supporting daily payroll operations across our organization. This position provides hands-on experience in timekeeping, payroll processing, employee record management, and compliance within a fast-paced agricultural environment.

You will assist in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain payroll records, and support employees with payroll-related questions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build foundational payroll and HR experience while contributing to a team that values accuracy, accountability, and service.

Duties

• Collect and review timekeeping information from field operations, including daily crew sheets (digital and paper-based)
• Verify accuracy of time records and work with supervisors to resolve discrepancies and obtain approvals
• Assist with payroll processing activities, including assembling and distributing weekly paychecks
• Maintain and organize payroll records to ensure accurate and compliant documentation
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, including paychecks, hours worked, and employment verifications
• Support processing of sick pay requests and other payroll-related adjustments
• Collect and file payroll documents submitted from the field
• Scan and maintain payroll documentation for recordkeeping purposes
• Download and organize daily field probes for supervisors
• Print and prepare required payroll and field documents, including labels as requested
• Assist with new hire orientation and general HR/payroll administrative tasks as needed
• Help maintain compliance with federal and state labor regulations, including required postings
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working with timekeeping and payroll data
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills when assisting employees and supervisors
• Basic understanding of payroll processes, wage laws, and deductions (preferred)
• Knowledge of wage garnishments and withholding orders (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with payroll or HR systems is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Valid California Driver’s License required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

This position is ideal for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in developing their skills in payroll and HR operations. We value team members who take ownership of their work, support operational efficiency, and contribute to an accurate and compliant payroll process.

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person