Join a Team That Values People as Much as Performance
Are you passionate about payroll and HR, and ready to bring your bilingual skills to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? We're looking for a detail-driven Payroll/HR Assistant who thrives in supporting employees while juggling the behind-the-scenes operations that keep everything running smoothly. If you're fluent in Spanish and English, organized, and love working with people, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Payroll/HR Assistant, you'll serve as the backbone of our human resources and payroll operations. From managing employee records to ensuring payroll runs without a hitch, your role will be vital in creating a productive and positive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Paychex Duties:
Maintain and update employee records using Paychex
Prepare personnel documentation including evaluations and union eligibility data
Process time-off requests, leaves, and attendance records
Support employment status changes (layoffs, suspensions, terminations)
Human Resources Support:
Assist with daily HR operations and provide administrative support across departments
Manage documentation for new union and welfare fund members
Oversee employee uniforms, lockers, ID badges, and key fobs
Help coordinate interviews, onboarding, and new hire training
Respond to employee questions and resolve HR-related concerns in a timely and professional manner
Support HR, Tax, and Union departments with various data and reporting needs
Ensure compliance with workplace rules, grievance procedures, and internal policies
What You Bring to the Table:
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (required)
Prior payroll experience (Paychex preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Tech-savvy with MS Office and common HR tools
A people-first mindset with solid problem-solving abilities
Education Required:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.