We are looking for a Benefits and Payroll Specialist to support essential payroll and employee benefits operations for an organization based in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage day-to-day administration with accuracy, discretion, and strong follow-through. The role requires someone who is comfortable working independently while partnering with internal teams to keep payroll processing, reporting, and benefits activity running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer employee benefit programs and provide ongoing support for enrollments, updates, and general benefits operations.<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.<br>• Oversee benefits-related billing activities, including invoice review, reconciliation, and coordination with external vendors.<br>• Prepare and maintain payroll, benefits, state, and county reports to support reporting obligations and internal recordkeeping.<br>• Update and preserve accurate employee and benefits information within UKG Pro and related systems.<br>• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from internal stakeholders and help resolve day-to-day operational questions.<br>• Monitor records and transactions carefully to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity across payroll and benefits processes.<br>• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining organized documentation and consistent follow-up on administrative tasks.
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead core HR operations for a manufacturing organization with multiple locations in Sunnyvale, California. This role will serve as a key partner in strengthening employee relations, guiding policy development, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate brings a strategic and hands-on approach to compensation, benefits, and workforce programs while supporting a positive and consistent employee experience across sites.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day human resources support for a multi-site manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent practices across locations.<br>• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and legal requirements.<br>• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and corrective action.<br>• Oversee compensation benchmarking and pay analysis to support competitive and equitable compensation practices.<br>• Manage benefits and leave programs, including administration, employee support, and vendor coordination.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and internal HR standards.<br>• Administer workers’ compensation cases and coordinate follow-up processes to support timely resolution and employee care.<br>• Partner with leadership on onboarding, performance review processes, and broader HR strategy initiatives.<br>• Maintain accurate HR records and support effective use of HR information systems for reporting and administration.
<p>Our client with HIGH name brand recognition is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a large workforce across the United States and Canada. This 5 month, W2 hourly position is hybrid (2 days in Menlo Park, California and 2 days remote) and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, compliance, and strong team oversight. The role requires deep knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll practices, equity-related pay elements, and payroll systems such as Workday Payroll and ADP Workforce Now. You will not manage anyone (this is a high-powered individual contributor role). The role has a potential to become longer that 5 months. </p><p><br></p><p>Start date is ideally November 9th. If you were laid off recently or wrapping up a contract soon, please apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay across regular, off-cycle, and special payroll runs.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration for employees in multiple U.S. states as well as Canada, maintaining compliance with applicable tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Lead and support payroll staff, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and helping resolve complex payroll issues escalated by the team.</p><p>• Manage payroll data within Workday and ADP Workforce Now, validating employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax updates.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger interfaces, and related records to identify discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Administer payroll components tied to equity compensation, including restricted stock events, with careful attention to timing and taxation.</p><p>• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve workflows, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Handle payroll audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by preparing accurate records and maintaining organized payroll files.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations and Compliance Manager to support workplace practices and strengthen HR operations in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a trusted resource for leaders and employees by addressing complex employee matters, promoting consistent policy application, and helping maintain a positive and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, hands-on employee relations expertise, and a practical approach to resolving sensitive issues while supporting organizational effectiveness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise managers and organizational leaders on employee relations concerns, offering thoughtful guidance on conflict resolution, performance issues, and workplace challenges.<br>• Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, using sound judgment to defuse tension and support fair, practical outcomes.<br>• Oversee compliance-related HR activities by ensuring policies, records, and employment practices align with applicable regulations and internal standards.<br>• Coordinate and monitor leave administration and workers’ compensation processes to support employees and maintain accurate documentation.<br>• Maintain the integrity of employee information within HR systems and assist with reporting, record accuracy, and workforce data review.<br>• Work closely with People & Culture partners and leadership teams to encourage clear communication, consistency in employee practices, and a strong employee experience.<br>• Support workplace investigations, corrective action processes, and related documentation while ensuring matters are addressed thoroughly and appropriately.<br>• Contribute to HR operational continuity by managing day-to-day employee relations and compliance priorities across a dynamic environment.