12 Results for Payroll Administrator Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

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Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Know payroll beyond the software? This role is for you.A North County professional services organization is looking for a Payroll Specialist who combines technical payroll knowledge with strong client and employee support skills. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how payroll information flows through a system, identifying discrepancies, and helping people resolve issues before they become larger problems. You'll partner with clients or internal departments to collect payroll information, validate employee data, process payroll accurately, and answer questions throughout the payroll cycle. The position also offers exposure to system workflows, account setup, reporting, and process improvements.The team is looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and take ownership of payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation.Your day-to-day responsibilities:<ul><li>Collect and review payroll information for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Process payroll according to established schedules and service deadlines.</li><li>Validate employee hours, pay rates, deductions, tax information, and direct deposit details.</li><li>Investigate payroll calculation issues and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Communicate with clients, employees, or department contacts regarding missing information and payroll questions.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new payroll accounts or employee groups.</li><li>Maintain payroll calendars, processing checklists, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll registers, reconciliation reports, and other recurring reporting.</li><li>Review payroll changes and ensure appropriate approvals are documented.</li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll processes.</li><li>Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions that improve accuracy and turnaround time.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
Payroll is your specialty. Accuracy is your reputation.A growing North County organization with multiple operating locations is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the importance of accurate payroll, enjoys troubleshooting discrepancies, and can manage competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail. Supporting a diverse employee population, this position requires someone who is comfortable handling hourly and salaried payroll, reviewing timekeeping records, processing employee changes, and partnering with managers to resolve issues before payroll closes. You'll have an active role in keeping payroll operations running smoothly while helping improve the processes behind them. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with employees and supervisors at all levels. If you enjoy owning your work, investigating discrepancies, and making sure people are paid correctly and on time, this could be a great fit.What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations.</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, missed punches, meal periods, and other timekeeping exceptions.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, bonuses, deductions, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections with HR and department managers.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information.</li><li>Review payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and benefit-related adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, deductions, and timekeeping.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Help identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll procedures.</li><li>Ensure payroll documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in California. This is a contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step in quickly, work independently, and manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, experience with high-volume processing, and confidence working with non-exempt and piece-rate pay structures. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. • Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce. • Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion. • Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly. • Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle. • Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements. • Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Coordinator

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Coordinator to support payroll operations for a growing real estate property and facilities management organization in San Diego, California. This contract-to-permanent position is a strong fit for someone with hands-on payroll experience who enjoys working closely with payroll and HR partners in a collaborative hybrid environment. The role focuses on timely and accurate payroll processing, employee support related to pay and leave balances, and consistent handling of payroll records for a workforce of approximately 500 employees. Responsibilities: • Process bi-monthly payroll for approximately 500 employees, with a primary focus on non-exempt team members, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. • Partner with the Payroll Manager and HR team to review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support smooth payroll cycles from start to finish. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, vacation accruals, and sick time balances, providing clear and helpful assistance. • Prepare and distribute physical payroll checks during designated in-office days in a hybrid work arrangement. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation, including year-end materials such as W-2 related information. • Enter, verify, and reconcile payroll changes such as earnings, deductions, and other compensation components as needed. • Assist with payroll activities that may involve employees across multiple states, including California and other western states, when applicable. • Use payroll systems and spreadsheets to audit information, track updates, and support accurate reporting. • Help ensure payroll practices align with company procedures and applicable wage and hour requirements.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support the payroll team of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping employee records organized, and making sure payroll information is accurate before each processing deadline. The successful candidate will help maintain timekeeping records, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisors and HR to resolve missing punches, incorrect hours, and employee information changes. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who wants to build their skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review employee timesheets, timecards, and attendance records for accuracy.</li><li>Enter payroll data and verify regular hours, overtime, PTO, and other applicable earnings.</li><li>Follow up with department supervisors regarding missing punches or unapproved timecards.</li><li>Update employee payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and verify data before submission.</li><li>Research discrepancies involving hours worked, deductions, and pay statements.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding timekeeping and payroll.</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll files and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and internal audits.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure employee records remain accurate and current.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Palomar Mountain, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing professional services organization to identify a Payroll Clerk who can support payroll processing and employee record maintenance across multiple departments. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll professional who is comfortable handling sensitive information, researching pay discrepancies, and keeping employee data organized in a deadline-driven environment. Working closely with payroll, HR, and accounting, this person will help ensure payroll inputs are complete, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll questions receive timely attention. Candidates who have worked with multi-state employee populations or cloud-based HRIS and payroll systems will be especially attractive.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect and review payroll inputs, including timesheets, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee changes.</li><li>Enter and validate payroll data before scheduled processing deadlines.</li><li>Process updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and direct deposit elections.</li><li>Assist with payroll deductions, benefit-related changes, and employee status updates.</li><li>Review payroll registers for missing information, unusual variances, and data-entry errors.</li><li>Research employee pay questions and coordinate corrections with the payroll team.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll files and confidential documentation.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests.</li><li>Track outstanding approvals and follow up with managers and HR business partners.</li><li>Support year-end activities, including payroll documentation and W-2 preparation.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Benefits and Payroll Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
43 - 60 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryOur client, a growing hospitality property management company with multiple locations throughout California, is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and related HR operations for approximately 300–400 employees.This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, effective benefits administration, and compliance with California employment regulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced managing payroll and benefits for a multi-location workforce. Experience with Paycom is strongly preferred. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 300–400 employees across multiple California locations using Paycom.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, paid time off, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal and rest period requirements, paid sick leave, and final pay requirements.</li><li>Review payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.</li><li>Oversee employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.</li><li>Manage benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit changes.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee questions and coverage issues.</li><li>Reconcile benefits deductions and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support COBRA administration, ACA reporting, and other applicable payroll and benefits compliance requirements.</li><li>Maintain employee records, payroll data, and benefits information within Paycom.</li><li>Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for management and support payroll audits and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and property leadership to address payroll and benefits questions and improve processes across multiple locations.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Leave of Absence Administrator

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Leave of Absence Administrator to support a high-quality employee leave experience in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee leave administration from intake through return-to-work coordination while ensuring consistent compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and a compassionate communication style when assisting employees and partnering with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee the full lifecycle of employee leave cases, including eligibility review, documentation tracking, approvals, status updates, and return-to-work coordination. • Administer a range of leave programs such as statutory leaves, disability-related absences, parental time off, and personal leave in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. • Work closely with human resources, payroll, and benefits partners to ensure pay handling, benefit continuation, and employee status changes are processed accurately. • Maintain complete and audit-ready records for each case, ensuring documentation is current, confidential, and aligned with federal, state, and local leave regulations. • Guide employees and managers through the leave process with clear, timely, and empathetic communication from initial request through reintegration planning. • Monitor deadlines, certifications, and case milestones to support timely decisions and a smooth employee experience. • Review leave practices regularly and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and service quality. • Support leave-related process updates and operational changes as needed, including coordination tied to evolving workflows or systems.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Fallbrook, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy wholesale distribution business supporting purchasing, inventory, and daily accounting operations. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys structured work, accurate data entry, and helping a finance team stay on top of vendor invoices and payment deadlines. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and willing to investigate discrepancies rather than simply entering transactions. Someone with previous experience in distribution, purchasing, inventory, or general office accounting would be a great fit. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify amounts, dates, and payment terms.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.</li><li>Confirm invoices are coded to the appropriate expense or inventory accounts.</li><li>Organize invoice backups and maintain accurate digital files.</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and research missing invoices.</li><li>Flag duplicate charges, pricing differences, and discrepancies for review.</li><li>Help prepare check runs and electronic payment batches.</li><li>Track invoices awaiting approval and follow up with purchasing or warehouse staff.</li><li>Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding invoice receipt and payment status.</li><li>Assist with employee expense reports, credit card receipts, and basic spreadsheet updates.</li><li>Support month-end AP tasks and other accounting projects as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Property Administrator

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Property Administrator to support the daily operations of assigned properties. This role is ideal for a professional with strong administrative, tenant relations, and coordination skills who can help ensure smooth property operations and a positive resident or tenant experience. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with day-to-day property management operations for assigned properties</li><li>Support tenant and resident communications, service requests, and issue resolution</li><li>Coordinate maintenance requests, vendor services, and follow-up on repairs</li><li>Help manage lease files, renewals, move-ins, move-outs, and occupancy records</li><li>Assist with rent collection tracking, invoice processing, and property-related reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate property records, documentation, and filing systems</li><li>Conduct property inspections and support unit turnover coordination as needed</li><li>Provide administrative support related to compliance, correspondence, and office operations</li><li>Work closely with property managers, vendors, residents, and internal teams</li><li>Support special projects and additional duties as assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk Accounts Payable & Expense Processing

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a healthcare services organization in Oceanside to find a dependable Accounting Clerk to support its day-to-day financial operations! This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping records organized, processing transactions, and helping an accounting team maintain accurate documentation in a deadline-driven environment.You'll focus on invoice entry, expense documentation, and basic account maintenance while working with internal departments to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and ready to contribute wherever the team needs support. Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify required documentation.</li><li>Review invoice details, payment terms, and approval status before processing.</li><li>Code routine expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts.</li><li>Organize receipts, purchase records, and vendor documentation.</li><li>Assist with weekly payment preparation and invoice tracking.</li><li>Maintain vendor files and update account information as needed.</li><li>Reconcile credit card transactions and employee expense reports.</li><li>Assist with bank and account reconciliations.</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and follow up on missing approvals.</li><li>Research duplicate invoices, incorrect amounts, and other transaction discrepancies.</li><li>Support accounts payable aging reports and month-end documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate electronic records and follow company confidentiality procedures.</li><li>Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Lead

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for a seasoned Accounts Payable professional to step into an AP Lead role with a well-established manufacturing company in Vista! This is an excellent opportunity for someone who knows the full AP cycle, enjoys helping teammates work through complex issues, and can identify ways to make accounting processes more efficient. You'll remain hands-on with invoice processing and reconciliations while serving as a resource for the AP team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep work organized during busy payment cycles and month-end close. What You'll Be Responsible For:<ul><li>Oversee daily AP workflow and help prioritize invoices based on deadlines and payment terms.</li><li>Review invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy.</li><li>Process complex invoices, credit memos, recurring payments, and vendor adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve escalated discrepancies.</li><li>Coordinate payment runs and monitor outstanding invoices.</li><li>Assist with vendor setup, payment-detail verification, and internal control procedures.</li><li>Research duplicate payments, unapplied credits, and other account issues.</li><li>Support month-end close, AP accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare AP aging, payment status, and outstanding invoice reports.</li><li>Train or guide AP team members on procedures and system workflows.</li><li>Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Accounting to resolve invoice holds.</li><li>Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to invoice routing and documentation.</li><li>Help prepare schedules and supporting files for internal and external audits.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

12 results for Payroll Administrator in Carlsbad, CA