Human Resources

With ever-changing laws and regulations, human resources can be a tricky road to navigate. Many associations hire us because of our HR expertise and help them make sure they are doing things right.

We can administer your payroll and make sure you are in compliance with all tax laws, oversee all adherence to OSHA standards, and assist you with employee recruiting and training. We can even help administer your employee benefits such as health insurance, 401K programs, credit unions and Employee Assistance Programs.

Employment Issues
PCM has the skills, knowledge and experience to handle any factor involving your employees. You can involve our HR experts as much or as little as you need to effectively manage your association.

Federal and State Labor Law Compliance: PCM’s HR professionals are constantly trained to be up-to-date on all current labor laws such as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, Fair Labor and Standards Act, California Labor Code Title VII, laws governing Sexual Harassment, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Equal Pay Act.

California Occupational Safety and Health Agency (CAL-OSHA) Compliance: In addition to state labor laws, PCM keeps track of all safety regulations and helps assure compliance through programs such as Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazard Communication Program, Ergonomics Program, Personal & Protective Equipment Program, OSHA Inspection Response, & all work specific regulations based on the jobs being performed at the location.

Workers' Compensation Compliance and Reporting: Worker’s compensation issues change frequently and require careful adherence. PCM has worker’s comp specialists that can completely and effectively manage the program for you. Annual safety inspections are performed by our VP of Human Resources & Risk Management Specialist. Claims management of injuries is performed by both our Human Resources department & insurance carrier. We also provide a “Return to Work Program” to help injured employees get back to work as soon as possible.

Employee Recruiting Assistance: Getting the right employees in the first place solves a myriad of issues down the road. Our HR professionals are highly skilled at helping you find, screen and hire exactly the people you are looking for. From writing & placement of recruiting ads in order to ensure compliance with EEOC guidelines to posting them on the Internet, we’ll get the job done. We even provide pre-employment testing that includes drug testing and background checks to help ensure a safe environment for our clients and employees. In addition, we can assist in interviewing and testing applicants.

Employee & Supervisor Orientation and Training: Once you have the right people, it’s essential to give them the proper training to help them quickly become successful. General training programs that include; Safety, Customer Service, Accounting, Computer Software, Sexual Harassment, & New Supervisor training. General Manager specific training in Risk Management, Sexual Harassment, Complaint Procedures, Budgets, Vendor Contracts, etc. is provided at quarterly On-site General Manager meetings & special training sessions. Both in-house staff & outside consultants are used for this training.

Wage and Salary Administration: PCM can provide accurate and up-to-date job descriptions to ensure proper placement within the salary range established for the position. We can also help you institute a Pay Program that ensures all employees are paid based on their skills and abilities in addition to where their position falls within their county specific wage base.

Payroll
PCM provides full-service payroll services. Our human resources department has the systems and procedures necessary to assure precise legal and tax compliance.

Semi-monthly and Bi-weekly Payroll Processing: PCM can manage all time card calculations including verification of hours and overtime calculations. Processing of checks is handled exactly according to your requirements along with related management reports. These reports provide the necessary information to help you manage your employees’ time, including sick and vacation tracking

State and Federal Tax Compliance & Filing: Our systems ensure proper taxing of wages, including garnishment & child support order compliance. All tax payments are filed using Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). We can also assist in the identification of Independent Contractor vs. Employee status. Quarterly & year end tax reports are provided to give you an accurate view of all wage and tax activity.

State and Federal Wage and Hour Law Compliance: It’s critical to administer policies & practices to ensure compliance in areas such as overtime calculations, breaks & mealtime requirements, deductions from paychecks, mandatory leave time, exempt vs. non-exempt, and equal pay. PCM has the expertise to efficiently, and accurately manage and track these activities.

Employee Benefits
The proper management of employee benefits including selection and administration is no longer considered an optional perk. To attract and keep the best employees, you have to have a competitive employee benefits package. PCM can assist you in developing and administering programs that are beneficial to both your association and your employees.

Health/Dental/Life Insurance Administration: PCM can handle the entire program right from initial negotiations of contracts with vendors to ensure the best value for the dollar. Many of these programs consist of a dual plan offering to help fit the needs of the employee. In order to ensure that employees fully understand the available benefits, PCM can conduct enrollment meetings. Once the plan is up and running, our in-house benefits specialist can assist your employees with claims and selection of physicians.

401(K) Pension Plan Administration: 401K programs have come under a great deal of scrutiny in recent years. As such, it essential that you utilize the meticulous services of a company such as PCM. All of our plans are professionally administered by solid, reputable national firms. We structure plans around self-directed investment opportunities between eight investment accounts including a guaranteed interest rate account

Supplemental Benefits For Employees & Their Dependents: PCM helps administer programs such as Section 125 Plan for Dependent Care Assistance, Unreimbursed Medical & Medical Premiums and Tax deferred income including employer portion of Social Security Tax. We also can offer extended health and insurance coverage that includes Cancer Coverage, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee & their dependents.

Employee Credit Union: PCM offers all employees the benefits of belonging to a credit union. These includes special rates on loans and savings programs.

Employee Assistance Program: Through an EAP program that we can help establish, we can also provide a referral program that helps employees find assistance with personal issues such as credit relief, marriage and child counseling, legal problems and stress management.