HR Admin

About the Company

Westamerica Bank is a well-established commercial bank based in California with a strong reputation for dependable service and community-focused banking. The organization provides a broad mix of financial solutions for individuals, businesses, and wealth management clients, and it places emphasis on professionalism, integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-focused HR Administration Technician to support payroll and HR administration activities. This position involves managing employee transactions, benefits-related updates, timekeeping data, and routine payroll tasks while helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Working with limited supervision, you will also respond to employee questions, maintain records, and coordinate with vendors and insurance contacts to keep administrative processes running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll activities on a daily, monthly, and annual basis with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage employee action requests, including personal information updates and benefits-related changes, in line with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Review, maintain, and correct timekeeping records to ensure completeness and precision.
• Address employee questions about payroll, benefits, and personal records in a prompt and professional manner.
• Carry out quality checks to confirm the accuracy of input data and payroll results.
• Organize and safeguard paper and digital records, including confidential employee information.
• Revise procedures as needed to align with changes in regulations and company rules.
• Work with outside vendors and insurance partners to complete administrative tasks efficiently.
• Contribute to improvement efforts within payroll and HR administration workflows.

Qualifications

The role is suited to someone with prior exposure to payroll or human resources administration. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities are important, along with the capability to work effectively in a changing environment. Candidates should be comfortable using a PC, including basic spreadsheets and word processing tools, and must demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Education

A high school diploma or an equivalent qualification is typically required. Additional training, coursework, or certifications in human resources or payroll administration are considered beneficial.

Benefits

Westamerica Bank provides a competitive compensation package with health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Employees also benefit from a collaborative workplace, training resources, and support for ongoing professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and gives equal consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.