Payroll and HR Administrator

Cline Family Cellars
Sonoma, CA
SUMMARY
The Payroll/HR Administrator will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll and the maintenance of HRIS for a workforce of 300 or more employees, utilizing ADP Workforce Now and Pago systems. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with federal, state and local wage and hour regulations, as well as HR best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review and analyze all data, including payroll taxes, adjustments, OT & wage changes for accuracy and compliance with established company, State Federal and local wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices
  • Assist VP of Finance and Director of HR with 401(k) Plan Management with regard to employee deductions & testing
  • Communicate with and train Managers and Supervisors regarding their responsibilities and required procedures within ADP Workforce Now
  • Auditing and manual entry of assignments, hours, and piece-work in Pago timekeeping software
  • Ensure accurate adjustments and pay out of accrued PTO and sick hours
  • Communicate with managers and supervisors on hour and wage issues arising during payroll processing.
  • Review and process garnishment orders. Communicate as needed with the affected employee and agencies requesting orders.
  • Provide excellent “customer service” to employees with questions regarding their paychecks, benefit deductions, their employment, etc.
  • Assist as required all department supervisor/ managers with their queries on payroll and time clock matters with a professional and can-do attitude
  • Create and provide payroll related reports to internal managers, upper management, state, federal and local agencies and auditors as requested
  • Maintain time and attendance records, payroll backup for each biweekly payroll
  • Stay updated on all Federal, State and local wage and hour laws
  • Communicate all payroll software issues and concerns with ADP representative as soon as possible
  • Ensure delivery of pay checks to appropriate departments
  • Responsible for accurate data entry and maintenance in ADP for new hires, changes to employee’s employment, personal and pay profiles
  • Train new managers on using Time and Attendance, setting up new employees on time clock and how to use the ADP’s “My Team” program
  • Maintain time and attendance records, employee hard copy personnel files
  • Maintain compliant personnel files.
  • Ensure compliant completion of all I-9 forms and conduct yearly audits.
  • Assist in the employee onboarding experience including HRIS entry and coordinating pre-employment screenings
  • Respond to employment verifications as needed.
  • Assist with all benefit billing and maintaining accurate records and reporting
  • Maintain accurate vacation and sick time records
  • Any and all HR and Payroll duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
  • At least four years of experience in a payroll role for a large company
  • Experience with an ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS is highly desired
  • Experience with ADP Reporting
  • Has certification in Human Resources education or equivalent experience related employment that would prepare one for the responsibilities of this position
  • Ability to communicate proficiently in English
  • Solid knowledge of wage and hour laws for various industries, including agriculture
  • Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Has a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent math and analytical skills
  • Exceptional organization, time management and verbal/written communication skills
  • CPP certification is a plus, but not required
  • Bilingual is a plus, but not required
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to sit for long periods, bend, twist, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Fine motor skills needed for frequent computer usage and handwritten tasks
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, meeting qualitative and /or quantitative productivity standards
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
BENEFITS and PERKS:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • 401k Matching
  • PTO (Paid-Time-Off)
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Company Discounts
COMPETATIVE SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $82,000/year (Depending on Experience)
We're looking for passionate professionals to join our team! Compensation is based on experience, education, and qualifications. At Cline Family Cellars, we're proud to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment, offering equal opportunity to all applicants.

Cline Family Cellars provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Posted 2025-09-09

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