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7 results for Payroll Administrator in San Carlos, CA

Payroll Manager
  • Poway, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization.<br>• Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects.<br>• Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations.<br>• Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting.<br>• Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency.<br>• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations.<br>• Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization.<br>• Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Join a Payroll Team Where Accuracy and Employee Service Matter</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing healthcare organization looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to help manage payroll for a multi-location workforce. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with employee support, reporting, and HR coordination.</p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands that payroll is ultimately about taking care of employees and making sure they are paid correctly and on time.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees</li><li>Audit timekeeping records before payroll submission</li><li>Process new hire information, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>Review payroll reports for errors and inconsistencies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.</p><p>• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.</p><p>• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.</p><p>• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.</p><p>• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.</p><p>• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.</p>
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> for our client, a growing organization in the <strong>biotech industry</strong> located in <strong>San Diego, California</strong>. This role will support payroll operations by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, analyzing payroll data, and helping ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working in payroll systems, and the ability to collaborate with accounting, human resources, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process and review payroll for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Analyze payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation</li><li>Support multi-state payroll processing and compliance activities</li><li>Assist with payroll journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams on employee changes, benefits, and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for management and audit support</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • La Jolla, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a growing and innovative technology company in <strong>San Diego, CA</strong>, is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> to join their team. This role will be responsible for supporting payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and assisting with payroll reporting and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for multi-state employees</li><li>Review payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities related to payroll</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and tax-related issues</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and audit purposes</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes</li><li>Assist with system testing, payroll audits, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Help maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist – Construction
  • Escondido, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Keep Payroll Moving for a Busy Construction Workforce</strong></p><p>A well-established construction company is adding a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support a large hourly and field-based workforce. This position is ideal for someone who understands that construction payroll requires accuracy, strong follow-through, and attention to compliance.</p><p>You&#39;ll work closely with HR, Project Managers, and field employees to ensure time is captured correctly and payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, PTO, and employee adjustments</li><li>Verify job and project coding for labor hours</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions</li><li>Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee documentation</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay and deductions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist Accounting with payroll journal entries</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Solana Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in California. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized and confident managing invoice workflows, vendor records, and payment activity. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams to ensure financial information is accurate, documentation is complete, and transactions are processed in a timely manner.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with departments across the business to collect and interpret financial details needed for accurate accounts payable processing.<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documentation, and complete timely entry, validation, and reconciliation of payable transactions.<br>• Compare accounting records and system-generated reports to identify discrepancies and confirm balances and posted entries are correct.<br>• Communicate with vendors to address billing questions, resolve payment issues, and investigate mismatches involving purchase orders, invoices, or remittances.<br>• Prepare payment activity, including check runs, stop payments, and updates or revisions related to purchase orders as needed.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable activity against the general ledger to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Maintain organized vendor documentation, including tax forms such as W-9s, and assist with annual 1099 preparation and filing.<br>• Examine credit card statements for accuracy, audit charges against supporting records, and process approved expenses appropriately.<br>• Support record retention and reporting tasks while maintaining clear communication with internal and external business contacts.
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z