HR Generalist

Job Description We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to manage payroll operations, oversee employee benefits programs, and ensure compliance with various audits and regulations. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to contribute to both HR and accounting functions within a dynamic environment.Responsibilities:• Process biweekly payroll for both permanent and part-time employees, including prevailing wage staff, using QuickBooks Enterprise while ensuring accuracy in timecards and deductions.• Administer employee benefits programs such as healthcare and retirement contributions, addressing employee inquiries and managing updates through automated systems.• Facilitate compliance audits, including workers' compensation and general liability, by coordinating documentation and ensuring accurate reporting.• Manage administrative HR and accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and maintaining financial data in QuickBooks.• Support operational workflows by organizing payroll reporting, overseeing PG& E interconnection documentation, and implementing process improvements like digitizing records.• Maintain accurate HR records using tools such as Microsoft 365 and Google Docs to streamline administrative tasks.• Collaborate with employees to enhance onboarding experiences and address HR-related concerns effectively.• Monitor and manage company checking accounts to ensure proper financial oversight.• Develop and implement strategies to optimize HR and accounting systems for overall efficiency.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources or payroll administration.• Proficiency in QuickBooks, with prior experience in payroll processing highly preferred.• Strong knowledge of employee relations, onboarding processes, and HR administration.• Familiarity with administering benefits programs and utilizing automated HR systems.• Experience with compliance audits, including workers' compensation and liability reporting.• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting practices.• Ability to effectively use tools such as Microsoft 365 and Google Docs for record management.• Excellent organizational and communication skills to handle diverse HR and accounting responsibilities.