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67 results for Payroll Manager in 94565

Payroll Manager
  • Petaluma, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee complex payroll operations for a large, multi-entity workforce. This long-term contract position is ideal for a payroll manager who can manage end-to-end processing, support a distributed payroll team, and ensure accurate, compliant delivery across multiple states. The role sits within HR Operations and will play a key part in maintaining reliable payroll administration for a population of approximately 1,600 employees.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for 12 employee groups and legal entities on a biweekly schedule, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Oversee payroll activities for a workforce of more than 1,500 employees across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to four direct reports and coordinate effectively with offshore payroll support resources.</p><p>• Review payroll data, validate calculations, and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll transactions.</p><p>• Manage payroll reporting needs and support downstream data transfers to connected systems, partnering with internal teams as needed.</p><p>• Maintain strong payroll controls, documentation, and audit readiness to support consistent and reliable operations.</p><p>• Partner with HR Operations and other stakeholders to address payroll questions, escalations, and process-related issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer activities to ensure continuity of payroll operations during the contract period.</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL MANAGER </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and driven Payroll Manager to lead and enhance the payroll operations for a well-established healthcare organization. This role requires an individual with a strong background in payroll systems, compliance, and team leadership, who can embrace technological advancements and process improvements. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a team of 5 payroll specialists to ensure efficient and accurate payroll operations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance departments to align compensation policies, benefits deductions, and reporting practices.</p><p>• Review, audit, and approve payroll reports and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, recommending and implementing software upgrades as needed.</p><p>• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and concerns in a timely manner.</p><p>• Ensure timely submission of payroll-related filings and reports to regulatory agencies.</p><p>• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices to keep the organization compliant.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Novato, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Novato, California. This position oversees the complete payroll cycle, ensures compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations, and supports smooth processing for bi-monthly payroll runs. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, deep payroll expertise, and hands-on experience in a high-volume environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and develop the payroll team, ensuring accurate, timely processing and excellent employee support.</li><li>Oversee multi-state payroll operations, including pay calculations, deductions, taxes, timekeeping, and payroll records.</li><li>Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and manage special payments, corrections, and employee changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, audits, and company policies.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and benefits teams to support payroll accuracy, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain documentation, and safeguard confidential employee information.</li><li>Improve payroll processes, controls, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency and service quality.</li><li>Serve as the primary resource for payroll issues and support payroll-related projects and system initiatives.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 32 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing construction company in Sacramento, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can oversee payroll operations with accuracy while also supporting employee records, onboarding, and light administrative accounting tasks. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable answering employee questions, coordinating with supervisors, and helping keep payroll processes running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer recurring payroll for hourly staff and support bonus payment processing while ensuring timely and accurate completion of each cycle.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records by updating earnings, deductions, benefit elections, and other key data, and perform routine audits to confirm accuracy.<br>• Coordinate employee setup and offboarding activities, including entering new employee information and processing separations in payroll systems.<br>• Review and reconcile payroll-related invoices, respond to agency or vendor notices, and help resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Serve as a resource for employees and managers by answering payroll and benefits questions and assisting with system access issues when needed.<br>• Provide occasional reception or front office support to help maintain daily business operations.<br>• Contribute to workplace safety initiatives and complete assigned operational or administrative projects as needed.
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 62400 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Amanda Warren is looking for a Certified Payroll Specialist to support subcontractor payroll compliance for construction projects in West Sacramento, California. This role focuses on reviewing certified payroll obligations, maintaining accurate compliance records, and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams to keep documentation complete and current. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate newly executed subcontract agreements to determine prevailing wage, certified payroll, insurance, and related compliance obligations.</p><p>• Track subcontractor adherence to applicable state and federal payroll standards throughout the life of each project.</p><p>• Examine certified payroll submissions from subcontractors and lower-tier partners, confirming completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.</p><p>• Audit and reconcile payroll and compliance data received from subcontractors, addressing inconsistencies before records are finalized.</p><p>• Communicate with subcontractor contacts to obtain missing forms, signatures, and supporting documents in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain organized databases and documentation systems that reflect each project&#39;s compliance status, insurance records, and subcontract requirements.</p><p>• Partner with accounting teams to verify compliance milestones that may affect payment processing and release schedules.</p><p>• Respond to internal and external questions related to payroll compliance, resolving issues efficiently to support project continuity.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts by refining compliance workflows and maintaining current standard operating procedures.</p><p>• Perform additional administrative or project-related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • San Ramon, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in San Ramon, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical payroll expertise with strong leadership skills and can guide high-volume processing across multiple states. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues efficiently, and ensure timely payroll delivery from start to finish.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Oversee payroll calculations involving regular earnings, commissions, and other variable compensation elements.<br>• Review payroll reconciliations, audit findings, and internal control activities to identify discrepancies and drive corrective action.<br>• Direct year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2C preparation, validation, and distribution.<br>• Supervise and develop payroll team members by providing training, coaching, and performance guidance.<br>• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business leadership to address payroll questions and support operational needs.<br>• Monitor timekeeping inputs and related processes to improve payroll accuracy and reduce processing issues.<br>• Use payroll systems and reporting tools, including Excel-based analysis, to investigate exceptions and support decision-making.
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor
  • Emeryville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in California. This position plays a key role in managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting a dependable payroll process for employees across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to guide payroll administration in a high-volume environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 200 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing</li><li>Coordinate employee onboarding, including new hire documentation and system setup</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining compliance requirements</li><li>Support field operations by managing mobile devices, phones, and other technology-related needs</li><li>Generate workforce and labor hour reports for management review</li><li>Process wage garnishments, child support deductions, and other payroll-related withholdings</li><li>Handle employment verification inquiries and related documentation requests</li><li>Manage employee leave and disability claim administration</li><li>Assist with benefits audits by validating employee data and supporting compliance efforts</li><li>Prepare and submit workers’ compensation documentation and reporting</li><li>Provide documentation and administrative support for audit and compliance-related projects</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll
  • Richmond, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 87000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounting Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states, maintaining compliance, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for 160+ employees, including timesheets, stipends, garnishments, and compliance with California labor laws.</li><li>Administer CalSTRS reporting, benefits enrollment, and contribution payments.</li><li>Handle accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and payroll-related journal entries in Sage Intacct.</li><li>Reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts and assist with month-end accruals.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to maintain employee records and produce workforce reports.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 41 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting and reconciliation activities for a non-profit organization in Oakland, California. This 3 month Contract position is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage payroll-related accounting, benefits balancing, and retirement plan support while helping maintain accurate and timely payroll operations. The role works closely with payroll, accounting, and HR teams to strengthen compliance, resolve discrepancies, and support reliable financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and post payroll-related journal entries on a biweekly and monthly basis, ensuring wages, deductions, employer taxes, and benefit-related accruals are accurately reflected in the general ledger.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll registers, funding activity, bank disbursements, and ledger balances to investigate variances and correct exceptions in a timely manner.</p><p>• Review payroll reports before and after processing to confirm data accuracy, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with applicable payroll regulations.</p><p>• Maintain reconciliations for payroll balance sheet accounts such as accrued compensation, tax liabilities, benefit accruals, and wage garnishment balances.</p><p>• Examine quarterly and annual payroll tax documents, including Form 941 and W-2 reporting, and assist with corrections or amended filings when needed.</p><p>• Reconcile 403(b) contributions, employer matches, and loan repayments after each payroll cycle to confirm accurate deductions and timely remittance.</p><p>• Compare benefit carrier invoices and enrollment information against payroll deductions to identify missed collections, retroactive changes, and billing discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide backup support for end-to-end payroll processing, including time review, pay adjustments, direct deposit maintenance, and special payroll runs.</p><p>• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks, including payroll-related reconciliations, audit support, and required reporting documentation.</p><p>• Partner with HR and finance stakeholders to improve payroll workflows and strengthen coordination between payroll and related systems.</p>
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 42 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Primary Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process payroll on a regular schedule using Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including deductions, taxes, and direct deposit changes.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal policies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Burlingame, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a talented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> with hands-on experience processing payroll for 200+ employees and proficiency across ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of the full payroll cycle, and enjoys solving problems while delivering an exceptional employee experience.</p><p>If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with the organization.</p><p>What You&#39;ll Do</p><p><strong>Full-Cycle Payroll Processing</strong></p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of 200+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.</li><li>Review and validate employee timecards, timesheets, overtime, PTO, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Audit payroll entries and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related accounts.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure payroll changes are properly documented.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Systems &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Systems &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Benefits Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour requirements, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, quarterly and year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll audits.</li><li>Assist with benefits-related payroll deductions, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and other employee benefits.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation, tax, and personal information.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Sacramento, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume healthcare organization in San Ramon, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist with strong attention to detail who can independently assess payroll issues, investigate discrepancies, and help drive timely resolution in a fast-moving environment. The role requires strong analytical judgment, deep functional payroll knowledge, and the ability to work across systems, stakeholders, and testing activities with accuracy and urgency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate payroll defects across Workday Payroll and related enterprise applications, document findings, and help move issues through to closure.<br>• Support future-state tenant activities, data conversion efforts, and catch-up payroll transactions while partnering with impacted teams to resolve payroll data issues.<br>• Review payroll outcomes during parallel testing, reconcile variances, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.<br>• Manage defect intake by assessing severity, setting priorities, assigning next steps, and escalating critical risks or blockers when needed.<br>• Coordinate testing efforts by organizing plans, timelines, execution steps, and issue follow-up across multiple systems and business workstreams.<br>• Work with internal partners and external vendors to validate and resolve integration-related issues affecting inbound and outbound payroll data flows.<br>• Confirm that fixes are successful by coordinating retesting activities and validating that corrective actions fully address identified problems.<br>• Track testing results and defect patterns to identify recurring concerns, highlight emerging risks, and provide actionable updates to project leadership.<br>• Prepare reports, dashboards, and summary materials that communicate defect status, testing progress, key decisions, and outstanding follow-up items.<br>• Maintain complete documentation of test results, issue histories, resolutions, and lessons learned to support future testing cycles and continuous improvement.
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL SPECIALIST - HYBRID 2 DAYS ONSITE</strong></p><p><strong>90K-100K</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. As a senior member of the payroll team, you will manage key aspects of payroll administration, reporting, and system maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Handle payroll transactions such as manual checks, pay adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, leave processing, and garnishments.</p><p>• Ensure timely and correct payment of payroll taxes and other deductions.</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data, including reconciling balance sheets and preparing tax compliance schedules.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and validation of W-2 forms and maintain alignment with the general ledger.</p><p>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on complex payroll issues, offering solutions and support.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies regarding payroll matters.</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems by updating cost centers, codes, and ensuring system functionality.</p><p>• Generate payroll reports and perform detailed data analysis for business insights.</p><p>• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a Contract position based in San Francisco, California. This role will own payroll operations for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay cycle is processed accurately, on schedule, and in line with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll administration experience, sound judgment when handling sensitive matters, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, employees, and external providers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage complete semi-monthly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including standard payroll runs, off-cycle payments, earnings adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and employee record updates.</p><p>• Act as the primary internal resource for payroll administration, overseeing system setup, tax configurations, reporting, data integrity, and troubleshooting with the payroll platform.</p><p>• Partner with the payroll vendor to track service quality, address escalations, and resolve payroll, tax, and integration-related issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Administer payroll tax activities across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including registrations, filings, notices, amendments, quarter-end tasks, year-end processing, and W-2 coordination.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, documentation standards, reconciliation practices, and audit support materials to promote compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve complex questions related to pay, taxes, timekeeping, and payroll discrepancies while communicating clearly and professionally with employees.</p><p>• Work closely with Finance on payroll funding, ledger alignment, account reconciliations, accruals, invoicing, reporting, audit preparation, and workforce cost analysis.</p><p>• Track changes in payroll legislation and compliance requirements, translating updates into actionable process improvements and policy adjustments.</p><p>• Oversee administration of the 401(k) plan, including employee eligibility, enrollment, contribution processing, loans, distributions, corrections, and participant support.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Coordinator
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21.4225 - 24.805 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support payroll and related administrative activities for a service-focused organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys accurate data handling, responsive employee support, and working in a fast-moving environment with firm deadlines. The ideal candidate will help maintain payroll records, assist with time and attendance review, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll operations while protecting sensitive information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review employee time and attendance information for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing before payroll deadlines.<br>• Enter and update payroll-related details in company systems while keeping employee records organized and current.<br>• Assist team members and employees with payroll questions, providing clear and attentive customer support.<br>• Maintain documentation associated with payroll activities, including records tied to employee status changes and pay-related updates.<br>• Identify discrepancies in payroll data, research issues, and escalate or resolve them in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Support recurring payroll tasks by following checklists, meeting required timelines, and ensuring compliance with standard processes.<br>• Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and a high level of care.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Benicia, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.975 - 31.75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Benicia, California on a Contract to hire basis. This role supports payroll processing for a multi-state employee population and is well suited for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and comfortable handling administrative and data-related tasks. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to accurate payroll operations while working with timekeeping records, payroll communications, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter employee time records, including timecards and manual time entries, into the payroll system with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor the payroll inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and direct questions to the appropriate team members when needed.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support for timekeeping issues and maintain organized payroll-related files and documentation.</p><p>• Retrieve payroll information from systems and arrange reports and data for review and processing.</p><p>• Assist the payroll team with administrative tasks that help ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles for employees across multiple states.</p><p>• Review submitted information for completeness and flag discrepancies or missing details before processing.</p><p>• Learn and navigate company software tools used for payroll and timekeeping activities.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with certified payroll requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll records for union and non-union employees. The ideal candidate has experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting. <br> Key Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for construction employees accurately and on time Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits information Review and verify employee timecards, job classifications, and wage rates Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies Track union rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor payroll documentation as needed Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company payroll policies Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation <br> Please apply today or call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for more information.
  • 2026-10-03T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Certified Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with certified payroll requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll records for union and non-union employees. The ideal candidate has experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees accurately and on time</li><li>Prepare and submit <strong>certified payroll reports</strong> in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>prevailing wage</strong> laws, including Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits information</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job classifications, and wage rates</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Track union rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor payroll documentation as needed</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company payroll policies</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please apply today or call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for more information.</p>
  • 2026-10-03T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Martinez, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Certified Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with certified payroll requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll records for union and non-union employees. The ideal candidate has experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees accurately and on time</li><li>Prepare and submit <strong>certified payroll reports</strong> in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>prevailing wage</strong> laws, including Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits information</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job classifications, and wage rates</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Track union rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor payroll documentation as needed</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company payroll policies</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation</li></ul><p><br></p><p> Please apply today or call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for more information.</p>
  • 2026-10-03T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Benicia, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.5 - 32.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a dependable and flexible Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for approximately 350 employees in 3 states for a contract to hire role. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills, interest in payroll and with a can-do, flexible approach. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support </strong></p><ul><li>Timecards and paper time entries into the payroll system.  </li><li>Help manage the payroll inbox and route questions to the appropriate person.  </li><li>Assist with timeclock issues and payroll-related documentation filing.  </li><li>Communicate professionally with managers and employees by email.  </li><li>Download and organize payroll data and reports.  </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • San Ramon, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to support payroll issue analysis, testing coordination, and resolution efforts in San Ramon, California. This is a Long-term Contract position within the healthcare sector, suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can investigate discrepancies, interpret payroll results, and work effectively across multiple systems. The role calls for someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and help drive payroll defects through to closure in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate payroll exceptions and system-related issues by reviewing outputs, tracing root causes, and documenting findings clearly for resolution teams.<br>• Support payroll environment setup activities, data conversion validation, and catch-up transaction review to help maintain accuracy across impacted processes.<br>• Compare payroll test and parallel results, reconcile variances, and recommend corrective actions based on identified calculation or data issues.<br>• Manage defect intake by assessing priority, monitoring status, and escalating critical risks or blockers that may affect payroll delivery.<br>• Coordinate testing activities across teams, including planning schedules, validating process flows, and confirming issue remediation through retesting.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to address integration-related issues affecting payroll data exchange and downstream processing.<br>• Track recurring problems and defect patterns, then provide practical insights to project leaders to support decision-making and risk mitigation.<br>• Prepare reports, summaries, and dashboards that highlight testing progress, defect trends, open issues, and completed corrective actions.<br>• Maintain organized records of test outcomes, resolutions, key decisions, and lessons learned to support future payroll validation efforts.
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • San Ramon, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to join a healthcare-focused organization remotely, on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can assess complex payroll issues, uncover underlying causes, and help move solutions forward across UKG Pro. The role calls for strong analytical judgment, hands-on payroll knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders in a fast-moving environment where accuracy and timely resolution are essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies across payroll platforms and connected applications, document findings, and drive issues through to closure.</p><p>• Support future-state tenant activities, including build support, data conversion review, and processing of catch-up payroll transactions.</p><p>• Validate migrated payroll data, reconcile inconsistencies, and partner with impacted teams to address data-related defects.</p><p>• Review parallel payroll outcomes, compare results, identify variances, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective measures.</p><p>• Manage defect intake by assessing priority, assigning actions, tracking progress, and escalating critical risks or blockers when necessary.</p><p>• Coordinate testing efforts by organizing plans, timelines, execution activities, and issue follow-up across systems and business workstreams.</p><p>• Work with internal partners and external vendors to resolve integration-related issues affecting inbound and outbound payroll data flows.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation of test results, issue analysis, resolutions, and lessons learned to support future quality improvement efforts.</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist - Workday Payroll
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with strong Workday Payroll experience to support end-to-end weekly payroll processing for both salaried and hourly employees across California. This position will be responsible for the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations. This is a contract opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees in California</li><li>Manage the full payroll process from data review and timekeeping validation through payroll submission, reconciliation, and post-payroll reporting</li><li>Review employee pay data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and adjustments</li><li>Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on schedule in Workday Payroll</li><li>Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain compliance with California payroll laws, wage and hour requirements, and company policies</li><li>Coordinate with HR, benefits, finance, and managers to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes</li><li>Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, final pay, and employee status changes as needed</li><li>Support payroll tax reporting, deductions, and year-end payroll activities</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely issue resolution</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Office Manager/Accounts Payable
  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a permanent Office Manager/Accounts Payable to join a stable well-established company in Halfmoon Bay. This is an excellent work life balance position supporting the CFO and CEO for a stable company. <br> Responsibilities: • Process invoices and confirm billing information is complete, accurate, and submitted on time. • Maintain financial records by updating account details, filing documentation, and organizing supporting materials. • Assist with bookkeeping activities such as recording transactions, reconciling entries, and tracking routine account activity. • Monitor client or internal accounts to help resolve discrepancies and ensure balances are properly documented. • Provide office support to including data entry, document management, and correspondence follow-up.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The Robert Half consulting practice is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting in the Greater Sacramento Area. You will lead month- and year-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
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