HR Operations Specialist

About us: Yonex is a global sporting goods brand rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and innovation. Founded in 1946 as a small woodworking shop in Niigata, Japan, Yonex has grown into a global brand dedicated to helping athletes at every level perform at their best. Today, Yonex offers high-performance equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories designed to elevate the sporting experience. We believe sports unites people and builds a sense of community. Headquartered in Tokyo, Yonex continues to combine craftsmanship with innovative technology to serve athletes around the world. Guided by our mission to bring the world together by deepening people’s connection to sport and to each other, Yonex is committed to crafting a better future through unique innovations. Watch our story here. Find us at us.yonex.com or follow us @yonex_usa. About the Role The HR Operations Specialist keeps the core of HR running: payroll, HR systems, benefits, employee records, SOPs, and reporting. This is a hands-on role for someone who is proactive, has high accountability, likes clean data, clear process, and getting the details right for every employee. What You Will Do Payroll Process biweekly payroll in ADP WFN for CA, WA, NJ, and UT, including timecard review, overtime, deductions, and final pay, for Head of HR review and approval Partner with Accounting to reconcile payroll, and manage garnishments, tax notices, year-end W-2s, and unemployment claims HR Systems (HRIS) Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS Support workflows, system updates, and integrations as HR tools grow Benefits and Time Off Process benefits enrollments, life event changes, COBRA, ACA and terminations Track vacation, sick leave, and leaves of absence Process 401(k) contributions and support the annual plan audit Onboarding, Offboarding, and Compliance Support onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 verification and system setup and removal Keep personnel files, required postings, harassment training records, state filings, and audits current Manage workers’ comp and safety record keeping HR Requests and Employee Support Own the HR ticketing queue as the first point of contact for pay, benefits, and time off questions, with quick, clear, and confidential responses SOPs and Reporting Documents and update HR SOPs for payroll, HRIS, benefits, onboarding, and offboarding and recommend process improvements Run recurring HR reports (headcount, turnover, time off) and pull data on request for HR, Accounting, and leadership What You Bring Required Minimum 3 years of experience being responsible for payroll, HR operations, and HRIS systems for a small to midsize company Familiar with payroll and HR compliance Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or BambooHR Hands on experience with Microsoft Environment (Sharepoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc) Working knowledge of California wage and hour rules, including overtime and meal and rest breaks Clear, concise and experienced Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data cleanup) and reporting skills High attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information High level of organizational skills Nice to Have Multi-state payroll and HR compliance experience Retail, commerce, apparel, or related industry experience Customer service experience Payroll or HR certification (FPC, CPP, or aPHR)