<p>We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team and manage bi-weekly payroll processing for three companies, supporting over 150 employees. This role includes oversight of commissions, incentives, hours worked, and tips, as well as administering manual payroll checks and assisting with benefits and 401(k) matters. The Payroll Specialist ensures accurate payroll and compliance, partners with HR and external resources, and leads onboarding/offboarding processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Payroll Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for three companies (240+ employees), including commissions, incentives, hours worked, tips, and adjustments.</li><li>Prepare and issue all manual payroll checks for off‑cycle payments and final payments at offboarding.</li><li>Process bi‑weekly 401(k) contributions, garnishments, payroll tax filings, and related reporting.</li><li>Reconcile payroll with external partners, including the outside accounting firm, benefit brokers, and 401(k) plan administrators and advisors.</li><li>Respond to payroll inquiries and employment verification requests.</li></ul><p><strong>HRIS & Paylocity Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as admin for HR and payroll modules within Paylocity, including HRIS updates, compliance features, and ACA dashboard management.</li><li>Ensure all employees are assigned to correct benefit classes and that system data remains accurate and up to date.</li><li>Maintain all employee changes in Paylocity, including job movements, leaves of absence, departmental reorganizations, and general updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits & 401(k) Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist employees with benefit and 401(k) questions, including enrollments, qualifying life events, contribution changes, and coverage details.</li><li>Partner with the HR Director to support annual open enrollment activities (July–November).</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Lifecycle Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead onboarding and offboarding processes in partnership with HR, Vineyard Admins, and operational teams across multiple locations.</li><li>Manage leaves of absence, including tracking, communication, documentation, and coordination with managers.</li><li>Handle workers’ compensation claims and collaborate with the carrier on ongoing cases.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational HR Support</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with Vineyard Admins at multiple sites on onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations activities for vineyard operations.</li><li>Participate in pre-harvest HR/payroll meetings with Vineyard, Cellar, and Maintenance teams.</li><li>Support additional HR projects and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Attorney/Lawyer to join our team in Berkeley, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in civil litigation and a strong ability to handle complex legal matters with professionalism and precision. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in legal research, drafting, and courtroom advocacy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assess and evaluate potential new cases by analyzing technical and legal aspects.<br>• Gain comprehensive knowledge of assigned cases, including all relevant facts and details.<br>• Review, summarize, and highlight key evidence from case documents.<br>• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case development and strategy.<br>• Manage all aspects of civil discovery, including drafting discovery requests, coordinating meet and confer sessions, and preparing for depositions.<br>• Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and other case-related documents.<br>• Prepare thoroughly for hearings, trials, and depositions to ensure successful outcomes.<br>• Collaborate with and coordinate the selection and preparation of expert witnesses.<br>• Identify, recruit, and work closely with experts to strengthen case arguments.
