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10 results for Paid Search Specialist in Carlsbad, CA

Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.9135 - 31.163 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist to join a growing team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a marketing specialist who combines strong campaign execution skills with strong written communication and a data-driven mindset. You will help elevate digital outreach efforts across paid and email channels while using performance insights to refine strategy and improve results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage digital marketing initiatives across paid search, email, and related online channels to support business growth.<br>• Create compelling marketing copy and campaign content that aligns with brand voice and engages target audiences.<br>• Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and translate findings into practical optimization recommendations.<br>• Oversee Google Ads and search advertising activities, including campaign setup, budget tracking, keyword refinement, and performance improvement.<br>• Build, schedule, and evaluate email campaigns to strengthen audience engagement and drive measurable response.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to coordinate marketing priorities, timelines, and deliverables across ongoing projects.<br>• Analyze channel metrics and prepare clear reporting that highlights trends, outcomes, and next steps for improvement.
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a part-time Digital Marketing Specialist to support targeted brand and campaign initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity based in Irvine, California. This part-time role will focus on creating compelling marketing materials, strengthening digital presence, and helping deliver strategic programs that elevate visibility and engagement. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across digital advertising, analytics, content development, and website optimization, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Plan and carry out digital marketing campaigns designed to promote technology-focused services and solutions across relevant channels.</p><p>• Create original marketing content, including customer success stories and supporting materials, tailored to brand and audience needs.</p><p>• Develop structured messaging resources that help ensure consistent communication across campaigns and content.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve website content and user experience, including updates that support branded web initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate with external and internal partners to gather, organize, and prepare video assets for marketing use.</p><p>• Monitor campaign activity and performance metrics using analytics tools, and recommend adjustments to improve results.</p><p>• Support email marketing efforts by helping build, review, and optimize outreach campaigns for engagement and conversion.</p><p>• Contribute to search visibility efforts through on-page SEO improvements and platform-based optimization activities.</p>
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.9615 - 26.587 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Email Marketing Specialist to join our team in Irvine, California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving marketing environment, keeps campaigns organized, and ensures deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. You will work with regional and corporate partners to support campaign execution, maintain quality standards, and help improve day-to-day marketing workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with regional marketing stakeholders to organize incoming requests, manage timelines, and keep campaign deliverables moving toward completion.</p><p>• Track active projects closely, identify scheduling or production risks early, and raise concerns promptly to help prevent delays.</p><p>• Review marketing materials with internal teams to verify accuracy, support proofing efforts, and secure final sign-off before launch.</p><p>• Collaborate with division and regional partners to strengthen audience segmentation and improve targeting approaches for digital initiatives.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of coordination between regional marketing groups and corporate marketing operations to promote alignment across processes.</p><p>• Prepare regular updates that highlight progress, challenges, and opportunities to improve efficiency within campaign execution workflows.</p><p>• Support the delivery of digital marketing initiatives, including email and paid media activities, while maintaining consistency with brand and business goals.</p><p>• Use marketing and project management tools to organize assets, document status, and maintain clear visibility across multiple concurrent assignments.</p>
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing healthcare organization in Carlsbad is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for a multi-site workforce. This role will be responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and healthcare industry payroll regulations. The ideal candidate has strong payroll processing experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and department leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Payroll Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and shift-based employees</li><li>Audit timesheets, shift differentials, overtime, and leave balances</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee earnings information</li><li>Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, retroactive payments, and deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies before payroll submission</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end processing activities</li><li>Support internal and external payroll audits</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Support</strong></p><ul><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and promptly</li><li>Partner with HR regarding new hires, terminations, and employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll-related reporting and analytics requests</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Del Mar, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in the technology industry is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing and related accounting functions. This role is ideal for a professional with strong payroll knowledge, excellent accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timekeeping records and ensure payroll data is complete and accurate</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to payroll, pay statements, and deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support general ledger entries related to payroll</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end processing, and compliance reporting</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams on employee changes and payroll updates</li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Identify and help implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a company in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and committed to accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a regular schedule</li><li>Review and audit timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records in the payroll system</li><li>Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end related payroll activities</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, filings, and compliance requirements</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Help improve payroll procedures and maintain internal controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A rapidly expanding professional services organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, reporting, and compliance activities for a multi-state workforce. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Human Resources and Accounting leadership while supporting critical payroll functions. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced with high-volume payroll environments.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Payroll Processing</p><ul><li>Process biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Audit timesheets, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee information</li><li>Process bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end processing</li><li>Support payroll audits and compliance reviews</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li></ul><p>Employee Support</p><ul><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee changes and onboarding activities</li><li>Assist with payroll system updates and process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a hotel organization in San Diego, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing while supporting employee record maintenance, reporting, and payroll-related issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, including off-cycle payments and manual checks when required.<br>• Review employee time entries, identify exceptions, and work with managers or employees to correct missed or inaccurate punches before payroll is finalized.<br>• Research payroll variances, make necessary corrections, and handle adjustments such as final wages, supplemental pay, and other earning changes.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files and employee documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and properly stored in digital systems.<br>• Administer additional earnings such as service charges, bonuses, commissions, incentives, and other payroll-related payments.<br>• Prepare recurring payroll reports, support reconciliations, and assist with internal reviews and audit activities.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 distribution support and responses to employment verification requests.<br>• Contribute to payroll data accuracy, system updates, compliance tracking, and special projects tied to payroll operations.
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Costa Mesa, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and keep payroll records organized and up to date. The right candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with large employee populations, weekly payroll cycles, and payroll systems such as Paycom and Rippling.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer complete payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle.<br>• Execute multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.<br>• Manage weekly payroll runs from data review through final submission and post-payroll validation.<br>• Reconcile payroll records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to pay, deductions, and taxes.<br>• Maintain detailed payroll tracking and reporting to support accuracy, audits, and internal review.<br>• Support payroll activities across the full employee lifecycle, including updates affecting compensation and deductions.<br>• Use payroll platforms such as Paycom and Rippling to process transactions, maintain records, and improve efficiency.<br>• Assist with payroll-related transition work involving Rippling as part of ongoing operational support.
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
Senior Payroll Specialist
  • Escondido, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 43 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing professional services and project-based organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll administration, compliance reporting, payroll reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting functions. This position will serve as a key resource within the accounting and HR teams and will play an important role in maintaining payroll accuracy across multiple departments and projects. The ideal candidate has experience managing complex payroll processes, supporting compliance requirements, and handling payroll-related financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Payroll Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for a multi-state employee population</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee changes</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations</li><li>Audit payroll reports and reconcile payroll balances prior to processing</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Project Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support certified payroll and project-based reporting requirements</li><li>Monitor labor classifications, wage rates, and payroll compliance documentation</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management, clients, and regulatory agencies</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting &amp; Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform payroll account reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities</li><li>Support accounts payable processing and vendor payment coordination</li><li>Maintain payroll-related general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with process improvements and system enhancements</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z