We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Irvine, California. This role involves managing payroll processes for a large workforce and ensuring compliance across multiple states. If you have strong expertise in payroll systems and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is ideal for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for over 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll operations, adhering to local and federal regulations.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to handle payroll tasks efficiently and effectively.<br>• Maintain detailed employee records and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.<br>• Prepare and review payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax laws, wage regulations, and reporting requirements.<br>• Provide support during audits by delivering accurate payroll data.<br>• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve issues professionally.<br>• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and implement them as needed.
We are seeking an individual to work very closely with a highly motivated Controller, and to work hard to help bring this growing company to the next level within 1-2 years. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable learning and exploring new processes, also be comfortable rolling up sleeve to ensure that weekly payroll is processed timely and accurately. He or she must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Review daily timesheet submission for hourly employees<br>• Process weekly payroll in eBacon (our payroll software)<br>• Manage employee record and payroll data<br>• Assist HR with employee onboarding<br>• Ensure payroll is compliant with any required prevailing wage requirements<br>• Prepare prevailing wage job’s certified payroll reporting<br>• Ensure our subcontractors also provide timely certified payroll reporting<br>• Responsible for prevailing wage job’<br>• May perform other duties as assigned<br>Experience<br>• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing (preferably weekly payroll)<br>• Experience reviewing timesheets, managing payroll data, and maintaining employee records<br>• Familiarity with payroll systems (eBacon preferred; ADP, Paycom, Paychex, etc. also acceptable)<br>• Experience with prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll reporting (e.g., WH-347 or state requirements)<br>• Background in construction or government-contracted environments is a strong plus<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field<br>• Experience supporting a Controller or Accounting team<br>• Exposure to general accounting tasks (e.g., payroll-related journal entries, labor/job costing)<br>• Experience assisting with HR onboarding and entering new hires into payroll systems<br>• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations)<br>• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment<br>• Strong attention to detail and accuracy<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to learn new processes<br>Skills<br>• Strong attention to detail<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups etc.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication skills<br>• Team player, must be able to collaborate with other teams in the organization<br>• Must have strong work ethic, and have the ability/willingness to work overtime as necessary to get the job done and to meet important deadlines
<p>Accurate payroll operations are critical to maintaining employee trust and organizational compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Our recruiting team is assisting a well-established company in North County San Diego in identifying an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to oversee payroll operations and lead payroll administration for a growing workforce. This role will manage payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and systems oversight while working closely with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll processing for multi-department workforce</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Manage payroll systems and reporting</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll initiatives</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a busy and well-established automotive dealership in Encinitas that is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support their accounting and HR team. Dealership environments often include a mix of hourly employees, commissioned sales staff, and service technicians, which makes payroll administration an especially important function within the organization. Our client is looking for a dependable professional who understands the importance of payroll accuracy and enjoys working with financial information. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in maintaining organized records, assisting with payroll reporting, and supporting the accounting team with day-to-day payroll tasks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with processing weekly or biweekly payroll for dealership employees</li><li>Review employee timesheets and verify hours worked</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and employee pay information</li><li>Enter payroll data into payroll and accounting systems</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is currently partnering with a healthcare organization in Oceanside that is seeking a Payroll Clerk to assist with payroll administration and support the organization’s finance team. Healthcare organizations depend on reliable payroll systems to ensure that employees across clinical, administrative, and support roles are compensated accurately and consistently.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will assist in maintaining the integrity of the payroll process by reviewing employee hours, preparing payroll data, and helping ensure that payroll information is processed accurately within the company’s payroll systems. Because healthcare environments often involve diverse employee schedules and pay structures, strong attention to detail and organization are essential in maintaining payroll accuracy. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working with financial data, thrives in a structured environment, and understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality while handling payroll information. This opportunity offers valuable exposure to payroll operations within a mission-driven organization while working alongside experienced accounting and HR professionals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with payroll preparation and processing for employees</li><li>Review timesheets and verify accuracy of employee hours</li><li>Enter payroll data and maintain payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and inquiries</li><li>Maintain compliance with payroll procedures and company policies</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll, reviewing time records, and ensuring that employees are paid accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. Because construction payroll often includes varying pay rates, project-based work, and overtime considerations, this position requires a professional who is detail oriented and comfortable managing payroll data in a structured environment. Our client is seeking a payroll professional who can maintain organized payroll systems while supporting a busy accounting department. The ideal candidate will have experience working with payroll systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly or biweekly payroll for employees across multiple departments</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards and payroll data</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation</li><li>Ensure payroll processes follow company policies and regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries</li></ul>
We are looking for an Admissions Representative to join our team in San Diego, California, on a long-term contract basis. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in promoting educational programs and connecting with prospective students to help them achieve their academic goals. The role combines outreach, recruitment, and administrative tasks to support the growth of enrollment and brand awareness for our university programs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct outreach activities, including webinars, education fairs, conferences, and information sessions, to engage prospective students and organizational partners.<br>• Build and maintain relationships with faculty, leadership, and staff to identify opportunities for partnerships and enrollment growth.<br>• Guide prospective students through program options, assisting them in selecting the best fit for their needs and goals.<br>• Develop and implement effective communication campaigns to convert leads into applications and registrations.<br>• Monitor enrollment metrics and provide detailed reports to leadership and marketing teams for continuous improvement.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to create outreach materials that effectively promote programs and services.<br>• Maintain accurate and updated information about programs in shared resources for team use.<br>• Represent the institution at on-campus and off-campus events to enhance community engagement and awareness.<br>• Ensure smooth transitions of leads to admissions and enrollment teams, maintaining excellent customer service standards.<br>• Work closely with leadership to streamline processes and identify areas for operational improvement.
<p>Robert Half is hiring a Payroll Clerk on behalf of a growing manufacturing company in San Marcos that is looking to strengthen its payroll operations as the organization continues to expand its workforce. Manufacturing environments often involve multiple pay structures, shift schedules, and overtime considerations, which makes accurate payroll processing a critical function for maintaining employee trust and compliance with labor regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a dependable professional who enjoys working with numbers, understands the importance of payroll accuracy, and can support a structured payroll process in a busy operational environment. The position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to deepen their payroll knowledge while gaining experience within a well-established manufacturing organization.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with processing weekly and biweekly payroll</li><li>Review employee timecards and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation and employee pay records</li><li>Support payroll reporting and reconciliation activities</li><li>Ensure payroll information is entered accurately into payroll systems</li><li>Assist with payroll inquiries from employees</li></ul>