<p>The HR Manager leads day-to-day Human Resources operations for multiple locations & entities.</p><p>This is a hands-on HR leadership role in a multi-entity hospitality environment. The HR Manager works closely with managers and employees and oversees the HR team in recruiting, employee relations, investigations, compliance, benefits, leave administration, training, workers’ compensation, documentation, and HR systems.</p><p>This is not a corporate desk role. The ideal candidate is visible, responsive, practical, and comfortable working directly with hospitality teams across hotel, restaurant, winery, tasting room, culinary, events, and administrative departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recruiting and Talent Management</strong></p><p>Oversee recruiting for hourly, management, and key operational roles</p><p>Support job postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding, and hiring paperwork</p><p>Personally recruit and interview management-level candidates</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employee Relations and Investigations</strong></p><p>Serve as the main HR contact for managers and employees</p><p>Handle employee concerns, workplace complaints, and policy issues</p><p>Conduct fair, timely, and well-documented investigations</p><p>Interview employees and witnesses, review records, document findings, and recommend next steps</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Performance Management</strong></p><p>Support managers with attendance, performance, conduct, and policy issues</p><p>Ensure issues are addressed and documented promptly</p><p>Review warnings, performance improvement plans, and termination documentation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compliance and Wage & Hour</strong></p><p>Maintain strong knowledge of California employment law, especially in hospitality</p><p>Monitor compliance with meal and rest breaks, overtime, timekeeping, and off-the-clock rules</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Leaves, Benefits, and Accommodations</strong></p><p>Oversee leave administration, tracking, notices, and communication</p><p>Manage compliance with FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation leave, and other protected leaves</p><p>Coordinate benefit enrollment, changes, and employee questions</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Workers’ Compensation and Safety</strong></p><p>Oversee workers’ compensation claims from reporting through return to work</p><p>Ensure injury reporting and documentation are completed on time</p><p>Communicate with employees, managers, insurance carriers, and providers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HR Systems and Documentation</strong></p><p>Maintain organized, complete, and compliant HR records</p><p>Ensure status changes, compensation changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations are documented accurately</p><p>Oversee ADP Workforce Now and related HR systems</p><p>Ensure consistent onboarding and offboarding processes</p>
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP& A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP& A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability.<br>Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning.<br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br>Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.<br>Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.<br>Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.<br>Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting.<br>Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting.<br>Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations.<br>Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities.<br>Qualifications<br>5+ years of FP& A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience.<br>Advanced financial modeling experience required.<br>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.<br>Experience developing driver-based forecasting models.<br>Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred.<br>Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.<br>Strong Excel and financial systems expertise.<br>Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred.<br>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering skills.<br>Preferred Experience<br>Capacity planning and resource modeling.<br>Scenario and sensitivity analysis.<br>KPI development and performance reporting.<br>Financial systems optimization.<br>Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation.<br>Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting.<br>Executive and board-level reporting support.<br>Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives.<br>Ideal Candidate<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance professional with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities in Tustin, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can balance day-to-day HR administration with employee support, recruiting coordination, and compliance tracking. The role will partner across core HR functions, maintain accurate records and systems, and help ensure employees receive timely, organized support throughout the employment lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee payroll-related processing and reporting activities, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain accurate HR data across systems.<br>• Maintain organized employee files and documentation, ensuring records are complete, current, and handled with confidentiality.<br>• Process employee status updates and support benefits administration and leave of absence workflows from initiation through follow-up.<br>• Coordinate recruiting operations across the full staffing cycle, including scheduling, applicant tracking, and initial candidate screening activities.<br>• Lead onboarding logistics for new employees, ensuring required paperwork, communication, and orientation steps are completed on time.<br>• Track compliance obligations such as required training, safety documentation, and other HR-related regulatory records.<br>• Provide administrative support for employee engagement efforts, including Culture Club activities and other team initiatives as needed.<br>• Update and maintain HR intranet content so employees have access to current policies, forms, and resources.
A Management Resources client is seeking a Project Manager for a 3–6-month consulting engagement to support the execution of a complex M& A integration. This individual will drive day-to-day coordination across finance, legal, and operational workstreams, ensuring integration activities remain on track, risks are proactively managed, and key milestones are achieved.<br><br>The ideal candidate has experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, carve-outs, or other large-scale cross-functional initiatives and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Manage and maintain integration project plans, milestones, dependencies, action items, and deadlines across multiple workstreams.<br>Coordinate and facilitate recurring status meetings, issue resolution discussions, and stakeholder updates.<br>Monitor project risks, escalate potential delays, and drive accountability to ensure successful execution.<br>Support finance integration activities including:<br>General ledger and chart of accounts alignment<br>Purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities<br>Budgeting, forecasting, and synergy tracking<br>Month-end close readiness<br>Coordinate ERP, payroll, billing, and other system integration efforts, including data migration and testing milestones.<br>Track integration costs and maintain project budget reporting.<br>Prepare executive-level status reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership teams.<br>Assist with legal integration activities, including contract tracking, consent management, entity alignment, and integration checklists.<br>Ensure smooth transition of responsibilities from integration teams to ongoing business operations.<br>Qualifications<br>Experience in project management, accounting, finance, FP& A, consulting, or a related field.<br>Prior involvement in M& A integrations, acquisitions, carve-outs, or other complex transformation initiatives.<br>Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, including financial close, budgeting/forecasting, and financial systems.<br>Proven ability to manage project plans, action-item logs, risk registers, and executive reporting.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.<br>Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.<br>Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives forward in ambiguous environments.<br>Exposure to legal, contract management, or corporate governance processes is a plus.<br>Desired Experience<br>ERP or financial systems integration experience.<br>Post-acquisition integration or transformation project leadership.<br>Experience working with executive leadership, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.<br>Success Measures<br>Integration milestones completed on schedule.<br>Risks identified and addressed proactively.<br>Seamless coordination across finance, legal, operational, and systems workstreams.<br>Minimal disruption to day-to-day business operations during the integration process.<br>Clear visibility, communication, and accountability throughout the integration lifecycle.
We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support both office operations and day-to-day HR administration in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee support, coordination tasks, and general administrative responsibilities in an organized office environment. The role will help keep workplace operations organized while assisting with onboarding, records management, and HR-related documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the presentation and readiness of shared office areas, including the front desk, meeting rooms, and common spaces.<br>• Manage the flow of incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, and deliveries to ensure timely distribution and tracking.<br>• Monitor inventory levels for office and breakroom materials and place orders as needed to keep supplies stocked.<br>• Coordinate calendars for meetings, arrange room bookings, and provide logistical support for office gatherings and events.<br>• Handle administrative duties such as organizing files, scanning records, entering data, and preparing business documents.<br>• Support new employee onboarding by coordinating orientation activities and collecting pre-employment paperwork.<br>• Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining personnel documentation.<br>• Process background screening, employment verification, and related hiring documents with accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Maintain secure and up-to-date employee records while following company policies and documentation standards.<br>• Prepare HR-related reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and provide support for employee engagement initiatives and company events.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead high-impact enterprise initiatives in Newport Beach, California. This role will guide complex, cross-functional programs that improve business processes, strengthen operational performance, and enhance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound project governance, and the ability to align business and technology teams around measurable outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct multiple enterprise-level projects from initial planning through launch and post-implementation support, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives remain on track.<br>• Build and oversee project frameworks, including charters, schedules, financial plans, resource assignments, and milestone tracking.<br>• Lead governance activities by organizing executive updates, steering committee sessions, and stakeholder reviews that support informed decision-making.<br>• Monitor scope, interdependencies, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions, and take action to keep delivery momentum strong.<br>• Prepare and maintain project reporting materials such as dashboards, status summaries, logs, and leadership presentations.<br>• Manage initiatives involving Microsoft Dynamics 365, including Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, Power Platform, reporting, and connected systems.<br>• Coordinate collaboration across business teams, technical resources, testing groups, trainers, and external implementation partners to ensure smooth execution.<br>• Support critical delivery phases such as release readiness, user acceptance testing, deployment planning, cutover coordination, and stabilization activities.
<p>A growing life sciences organization in <strong>Carlsbad</strong> is looking for a <strong>People Operations Manager</strong> to oversee day-to-day people programs while partnering closely with leadership. This role combines HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HRIS management. You'll be the person leadership relies on to make sure HR processes actually work — while also serving as a trusted resource for employees.</p><p><strong>What you'll own</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily People Operations activities</li><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Partner with leadership on employee relations matters</li><li>Administer benefits and employee programs</li><li>Maintain HRIS records and reporting</li><li>Oversee HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Partner with Payroll on employee changes and payroll accuracy</li><li>Support performance management programs</li><li>Develop and update HR policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with recruiting and workforce planning</li><li>Coordinate employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Monitor HR metrics and prepare management reports</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes</li><li>Maintain compliance with California employment requirements</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Benefits Manager</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An established, multi-site organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Benefits Manager</strong> to oversee the strategy, administration, and ongoing enhancement of employee benefits programs. This role is well suited for a hands-on benefits professional who can balance day-to-day operations with broader planning initiatives, while ensuring employees receive accurate, responsive, and high-quality support.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement administration, compliance, vendor management, and annual enrollment processes. This individual will also serve as a key internal resource for resolving complex benefits issues and improving operational effectiveness across benefits-related workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Manage the administration of employee benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans</p><p>Lead the full annual enrollment cycle, including planning, system coordination, employee communications, implementation, and post-enrollment review</p><p>Act as the primary internal expert for benefit-related questions, escalations, and issue resolution</p><p>Oversee relationships with external brokers, carriers, retirement partners, and benefit vendors to ensure service quality and effective plan administration</p><p>Monitor benefits billing, reconciliations, payroll deductions, audits, and overall data accuracy across systems</p><p>Administer 401(k) plan operations, including coordination with service providers, participant data review, compliance-related activities, and required reporting support</p><p>Help ensure adherence to applicable benefits regulations and requirements, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA</p><p>Partner with HR leadership on renewal planning, cost analysis, vendor evaluations, plan recommendations, and process enhancements</p><p>Collaborate closely with Payroll and HRIS teams to maintain accurate deductions, eligibility rules, file feeds, and benefit system configuration</p><p>Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, improve employee communication, and enhance the overall benefits experience</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration</p><p>Strong background managing health and welfare benefit programs</p><p>Demonstrated experience leading open enrollment and handling complex benefits operations</p><p>Experience working with benefit brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and third-party vendors</p><p>Knowledge of applicable compliance areas such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA</p><p>Experience with benefits audits, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and data integrity oversight</p><p>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities</p><p>Advanced communication skills and a service-oriented approach to employee support</p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>You're the HR person employees actually come to.</strong></p><p>A growing professional services organization in <strong>Oceanside</strong> is looking for an <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support employees and leadership across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>This is a hands-on HR opportunity for someone who enjoys variety. One day could involve onboarding a new employee, another could involve answering a benefits question, updating an employee record, assisting with recruiting, and helping leadership navigate an employee relations issue.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is approachable and solutions-oriented while also understanding the importance of confidentiality, compliance, and accurate documentation.</p><p><strong>You'll support</strong></p><p><strong>👋 Employee Onboarding:</strong> Coordinate new-hire paperwork, onboarding schedules, I-9s, background checks, and employee setup.</p><p><strong>📋 HR Administration: </strong>Maintain personnel records and ensure employee information stays accurate.</p><p><strong>💬 Employee Support: </strong>Serve as a resource for questions related to policies, benefits, timekeeping, and workplace processes.</p><p><strong>🎯 Recruiting: </strong>Assist hiring managers with job postings, candidate coordination, interviews, and offers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage new-hire and onboarding processes</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records</li><li>Assist with recruiting and interview coordination</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Support benefits administration</li><li>Assist with leave and accommodation documentation</li><li>Review timekeeping information and coordinate corrections</li><li>Prepare HR reports and employee documentation</li><li>Assist with performance management processes</li><li>Support employee relations investigations when needed</li><li>Ensure HR practices align with applicable California requirements</li><li>Assist with policy updates and employee communications</li><li>Partner with payroll and management on employee changes</li><li>Support HR projects and process improvements</li></ul>
We are looking for a dedicated Project Assistant to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting project managers and ensuring the seamless execution of various initiatives. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone who excels at organization, communication, and attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate project activities to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within scope.<br>• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports and updates for stakeholders.<br>• Assist project managers with planning schedules and allocating resources effectively.<br>• Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing potential risks or delays.<br>• Facilitate communication among team members, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment.<br>• Organize and document project meetings, including preparing agendas and recording minutes.<br>• Track budgets and expenses to ensure financial objectives are met.<br>• Support the deployment and utilization of project management tools and processes.<br>• Verify that project deliverables meet quality standards and organizational requirements.<br>• Manage and maintain project files and records for accuracy and accessibility.
We are looking for a Risk Analyst to support risk oversight and reporting activities for an energy trading portfolio in San Diego, California. This position focuses on analyzing market exposure, validating trading activity, and helping ensure risk reporting reflects the economic reality of both standard and complex transactions. The role works closely with trading, settlements, scheduling, accounting, and operations teams to strengthen control processes and support informed decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze commodity positions and price exposure independently, producing clear reporting that supports policy compliance and aligns with established risk tolerance.<br>• Review market, operational, and reporting concerns, escalate exceptions promptly, and present practical recommendations to address identified issues.<br>• Perform daily reconciliation and validation of trading activity, pricing inputs, and system records to confirm accurate risk representation.<br>• Assess portfolio exposure across transactions and develop a strong understanding of key drivers affecting valuation and performance.<br>• Examine structured and non-standard deals to verify complete capture of economic terms and confirm valuations are accurately reflected in risk reporting.<br>• Compare deal valuations generated by risk systems with front-office expectations and investigate material differences to support accurate summaries.<br>• Prepare reconciliation analysis linking initial deal assessments with accounting outcomes to confirm reporting consistency and financial accuracy.<br>• Partner with settlement, scheduling, trading, and operations teams to coordinate profit and loss actualization and maintain end-to-end data integrity.<br>• Contribute to the design and enhancement of reporting tools and serve as a knowledgeable resource for trading and risk management systems, including support for accurate deal entry and valuation oversight.
We are looking for a customer-focused, detail-oriented individual to support sales operations and deliver responsive service for aftermarket parts customers in Chula Vista, California. This Long-term Contract position works closely with airline customers, maintenance providers, and brokers to handle inquiries, process orders, and keep communication moving efficiently across the order lifecycle. The role is part of a high-performing team that helps maintain reliable global support while strengthening account relationships and customer satisfaction.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support airline customers, maintenance organizations, and brokers with aftermarket spares requests while providing dependable account assistance throughout the sales process.<br>• Respond to general customer questions, provide accurate product and service information, and guide users through available support resources and portal tools.<br>• Prepare and manage customer quotes and orders by following established procedures and routing specialized issues to the appropriate internal teams when needed.<br>• Monitor credit-related approvals and invoice payment matters to help prevent delays in order fulfillment.<br>• Record customer communications, transactions, and service activity accurately in CRM and business systems such as Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce.<br>• Partner with provisioning, logistics, shipping, and warehouse teams to expedite deliveries, follow up on order status, and trace shipments when exceptions occur.<br>• Produce regular activity and output updates for management to support performance tracking and service goals.<br>• Contribute ideas for process improvement and support quality-focused initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
<p><strong><u>Trial Paralegal</u></strong></p><p><strong>On-Site in Orange County, CA</strong></p><p><strong>$100,000–$130,000 </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>Our client is one of California's largest and most respected full-service regional law firms, with a strong presence in Orange County. The firm is known for its sophisticated work in business litigation, corporate law, real estate, tax, labor & employment, and trusts & estates matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join This Firm?</strong></p><ul><li>Prestigious California-based law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence</li><li>Modern office with panoramic Orange County views</li><li>Complimentary gym access with towel service</li><li>Daily breakfast provided by the firm</li><li>Strong employee retention and opportunities for advancement</li><li>Large quarterly networking and employee appreciation events</li><li>Low annual billable requirement of 1,450 hours</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Schedule</strong></p><ul><li>Fully onsite (5 days per week)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation from case inception through trial and appeal</li><li>Draft and prepare motions, including motions in limine, motions to compel, and other litigation filings</li><li>Propound and respond to written discovery</li><li>Manage document review and e-discovery using Relativity</li><li>Prepare trial materials, exhibits, witness files, and trial binders</li><li>Coordinate filings and case management in both state and federal courts</li><li>Utilize trial presentation software such as OnCue or Trial Director during hearings and trial</li><li>Assist with deposition preparation, document organization, and case strategy support</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation + Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>$100,000–$130,000 - depending on experience level</li><li>Medical, dental vision</li><li>401k with employer match</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Litigation Legal Assistant – HYBRID in Newport Beach</u></strong></p><p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded, full-service business law firm to identify a Litigation Legal Assistant. With over 50 years in the market and a national footprint, this firm is known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel across a wide range of complex transactions and disputes while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is best suited for a Litigation Legal Assistant with strong federal court experience who can independently manage filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates must be comfortable navigating federal rules (including outside of California) and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys across complex civil matters</li><li>Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filings and occasional paper filings</li><li>Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and procedural timelines using firm software</li><li>Identify and submit documents for docketing and ensure compliance with all court requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials and correspondence</li><li>Prepare matrices, charts, spreadsheets, and privilege logs as needed</li><li>Support arbitration and trial preparation, including document organization and logistics</li><li>Maintain accurate time records for billable tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Firm</strong></p><ul><li>Established firm with 50+ years of success and over 100 attorneys across multiple offices</li><li>Offers sophisticated, “big firm” work with a more flexible and collaborative environment</li><li>Team-oriented culture where support staff are valued and cross-trained</li><li>Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</li><li>Beautiful penthouse office in Newport Beach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one</li><li>401(k) with profit sharing</li><li>Paid time off, including vacation and sick time</li><li>Additional voluntary benefits including disability, supplemental insurance, and wellness programs</li><li>Access to financial planning resources and educational seminars</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><p>Salary range: $80,000–$105,000, plus performance-based holiday bonus.</p><p><em>Compensation will vary based on federal court experience, technical skillset, and overall career stability.</em></p>
<p>We are seeking an organized and proactive Office Manager to oversee daily office operations and support a productive, efficient workplace. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating administrative functions, managing office resources, and helping ensure smooth communication across teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day office operations and administrative processes</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and facility needs</li><li>Coordinate schedules, meetings, and office communications</li><li>Support onboarding, records management, and internal documentation</li><li>Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and basic reporting</li><li>Maintain office policies, procedures, and workflow efficiency</li><li>Provide administrative support to leadership and staff as needed</li><li>Help coordinate special projects and cross-functional initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Project Manager with experience leading data, analytics, and infrastructure initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving projects from planning through execution while partnering closely with technical and business stakeholders. This role is HYBRID in Irvine, CA (2 days onsite, 3 remote)</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage project plans, timelines, resources, and deliverables for data and infrastructure initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate with business and technical teams to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.</li><li>Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>Support data modernization, migration, and cloud-related initiatives.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who thrives in technical environments and has experience supporting enterprise data and infrastructure transformation efforts.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to provide advanced administrative support to leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex schedules, communications, and office priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to managers, executives, or department leaders</li><li>Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and scheduling priorities</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other business documents</li><li>Coordinate internal and external communications with professionalism and discretion</li><li>Maintain records, filing systems, and confidential documentation</li><li>Support project coordination, workflow tracking, and special initiatives</li><li>Assist with expense reporting, data entry, and office operations as needed</li><li>Serve as a resource for general administrative processes and team support</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a systems-focused Project Manager to join a growing organization in California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly adapt to established project practices, step into active initiatives with confidence, and guide cross-functional work tied to key business priorities. The position requires a practical leader who is comfortable balancing strategic communication with direct involvement in system-related project execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Learn the organization’s project framework, tools, and delivery standards in order to contribute effectively from the outset.<br>• Assume leadership of active initiatives and drive progress on high-priority system implementations, including expense management and related platform projects.<br>• Oversee several concurrent workstreams while keeping timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations aligned.<br>• Partner closely with teams across IT, Finance, Accounting, and business operations to coordinate project activity and support shared goals.<br>• Contribute directly to system implementation and configuration efforts rather than serving solely in an oversight capacity.<br>• Support major business initiatives connected to commercial operations and enterprise data efforts as project priorities evolve.<br>• Prepare and deliver clear project updates for senior leadership, including presentations for executive-level audiences.<br>• Apply a primarily Waterfall-based delivery approach while incorporating hybrid or Agile practices where appropriate.
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join a growing legal team in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position works closely with the General Counsel and business partners across the organization to strengthen legal operations, support governance activities, and improve day-to-day departmental efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational judgment, comfort with legal technology, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fintech environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee core legal operations by refining workflows, organizing intake processes, and building scalable procedures that improve how the legal team delivers support.<br>• Manage contract administration from request through completion, including tracking status, maintaining templates, coordinating approvals, and monitoring turnaround times.<br>• Serve as the primary administrator for legal and project management platforms, ensuring tools are configured effectively and used consistently across the department.<br>• Produce reports and performance metrics that help leadership evaluate legal workload, contract activity, deadlines, and operational risk.<br>• Maintain corporate records and governance materials, including resolutions, minute books, filing calendars, and other required documentation.<br>• Coordinate board and committee meeting logistics by preparing materials, tracking action items, and helping ensure timely follow-through on deliverables.<br>• Partner with Finance and external advisors to support equity-related records and capitalization data, while assisting with compliance reviews and audit preparation.<br>• Act as a cross-functional resource for Legal, Finance, Sales, HR, and Product teams by coordinating projects, preparing executive summaries, and driving process improvements.<br>• Monitor outside counsel and vendor matters, including invoice review, budget awareness, and service-level follow-up to keep projects on track.
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a high-volume, unionized workforce in Chula Vista, California. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently resolve complex pay issues involving deductions, premiums, retroactive adjustments, and year-end reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each pay cycle.<br>• Act as the primary resource for interpreting union contract terms and applying them correctly to payroll practices and employee pay outcomes.<br>• Evaluate timekeeping and attendance records to confirm proper hours, pay calculations, and adherence to scheduled work rules.<br>• Administer payroll changes such as retroactive earnings, bonuses, garnishments, leave-related adjustments, and other special payments as needed.<br>• Oversee the setup and processing of payroll taxes, benefit deductions, union withholdings, and other mandatory deductions in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership, audits, and compliance purposes, ensuring data is complete and reliable.<br>• Maintain organized employee payroll records and supporting documentation while protecting confidential information.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including statement review, corrections, and final reporting requirements.<br>• Support additional payroll and compliance duties as business needs require.
We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing business in San Diego, California. This executive will translate complex financial data into clear business insights, helping leadership make confident decisions in a fast-moving, family-owned environment. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, profitability, and cash management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive leadership with clear analysis of business performance, including key drivers, emerging trends, and recommended actions to improve results.<br>• Direct the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes across revenue, production, staffing, materials, capital needs, cash flow, and profitability, adjusting outlooks as business conditions evolve.<br>• Monitor financial and operational indicators to identify potential risks related to liquidity, margins, pricing, collections, inventory levels, capacity constraints, or lending compliance.<br>• Lead and strengthen cost accounting practices to improve the accuracy of product costing, labor and overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and margin reporting by customer and product line.<br>• Guide the financial review of estimates and quotations by evaluating labor assumptions, material inputs, overhead, outside services, inflation exposure, tooling, risk, and target returns.<br>• Partner with estimating teams to validate pricing models, compare quoted assumptions to actual performance, and drive continuous improvement in the estimating process.<br>• Oversee the financial evaluation of long-term customer agreements, including pricing terms, escalation mechanisms, volume expectations, margin impact, working capital demands, and business risk.<br>• Manage the finance and accounting organization, including leadership of the Controller function, while clarifying responsibilities, strengthening structure, and ensuring accountability across the team.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, banking relationships, insurance coordination, and statutory filings.<br>• Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality, and human resources to improve planning, accountability, and overall business performance.
<p>We are looking for an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead complex technical programs that support mission-critical operations in the defense manufacturing sector. Based in Southern California, this role partners with engineering, cybersecurity, support, and business teams to turn requirements into measurable delivery outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong program leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to keep highly regulated initiatives on track from planning through implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead infrastructure-focused programs from initial scoping and requirement alignment through execution, deployment, and final delivery.</p><p>• Act as the central point of coordination between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes remain aligned.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, dependency plans, schedules, and resource approaches to support successful delivery across concurrent initiatives.</p><p>• Communicate program progress through clear reporting, translating technical developments, risks, and milestones into updates appropriate for both delivery teams and executive audiences.</p><p>• Identify potential delivery, operational, and technical risks early, establish mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution before they affect program objectives.</p><p>• Foster collaboration across engineering, cyber assurance, support, and other partner groups to maintain momentum and shared accountability.</p><p>• Apply technical understanding of enterprise and network infrastructure to support sound decisions related to architecture, implementation, and operational readiness.</p><p>• Improve program execution by refining workflows, governance practices, and delivery standards that increase efficiency and consistency.</p><p>• Support initiatives involving secure environments and infrastructure changes, including activities related to accreditation and regulated operational requirements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a respected law firm in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position will provide essential support to litigation attorneys handling matters from initial filing through trial readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, excellent organizational judgment, and the ability to keep multiple priorities on track in a deadline-driven legal setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle by organizing documents, tracking case activity, and helping move matters forward efficiently.<br>• Draft, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal materials for filing in California state and federal courts.<br>• Monitor critical dates and coordinate calendars for hearings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and trial-related events.<br>• Arrange court submissions, service of process, and production of case materials while maintaining accurate filing records.<br>• Maintain orderly case files and attorney schedules to help ensure compliance with procedural rules and filing deadlines.<br>• Assemble trial preparation materials such as binders, exhibit sets, witness documents, and other supporting case resources.<br>• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, outside vendors, and expert witnesses regarding scheduling and case logistics.<br>• Manage electronic filing tasks through California court platforms and support document administration within firm systems and databases.