HR Operations Specialist Job at Robert Half (Berkeley Lake)

HR Operations Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Berkeley Lake

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Robert Half’s HR Solutions team is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to support payroll, benefits, and HR operations for a growing, multi‑state and international workforce. This role partners closely with the HR Manager and owns the execution of critical HR operations while helping stabilize, scale, and improve processes as the organization grows. This is a highly hands‑on role for someone comfortable managing complexity, transitioning off a PEO environment, and owning payroll and benefits processes from beginning to end.

Job Responsibility:

Partner closely with the HR Manager on all HR operations activities
Support payroll, benefits, compliance, and operational execution across U.S. and global employee populations
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across HR operational workflows
Own end‑to‑end payroll processing, including inputs, execution, reconciliation, and reporting
Manage multi‑state U.S. payroll, including state tax compliance and state registrations
Support global payroll across 3–5 countries, ensuring compliant and timely execution
Process compensation changes including bonuses, merit increases, commissions, and one‑time payments
Support the transition off a PEO and into internally managed payroll systems
Support benefits administration and payroll‑related benefits deductions and allocations
Partner with the HR Manager to manage employer‑paid benefits and resolve discrepancies
Serve as a resource for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
Support PEO‑related administration including workers’ compensation, benefits billing, and employer obligations
Assist with state registrations and re‑registrations as the organization transitions off a PEO
Track and administer leaves of absence, ensuring accurate documentation and system updates (typically 2–3 per year)
Maintain accurate, audit‑ready payroll and benefits documentation

Requirements:

Proven experience managing U.S. and global payroll, supporting 3–5 countries
European payroll experience in at least 3 of the following: Germany, France, Italy, UK
Strong background in multi‑state payroll, including state tax registrations
Demonstrated ability to own payroll end to end, including reconciliation
Working knowledge of benefits administration and payroll/benefits integration
Experience transitioning off a PEO and supporting payroll/system migration
High attention to detail and comfort operating in evolving or imperfect systems
Hands‑on payroll experience supporting employees in at least 3 of the following 5 countries: Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom
Navigate country‑specific payroll regulations, taxation, and statutory requirements
Partner with vendors or internal systems to ensure ongoing compliance

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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