46 Results for Hr Payroll Manager Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Human Resources (HR) Manager

Mountain View, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
HR Compliance ManagerWe are looking for an experienced HR Compliance Manager for a fast growing global company. This role connects HR, legal, payroll, and operational teams to strengthen employee data governance, maintain regulatory readiness, and support a positive workplace experience. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of employment compliance, benefits administration, and audit preparation while building reliable processes that scale with the organization. Responsibilities:• Direct the company’s employment eligibility verification program, including reverification activities, record retention, and periodic internal reviews.• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to prepare People-related controls, documentation, and reporting for external compliance audits.• Develop and maintain a yearly compliance schedule covering required training, policy refreshes, and employee handbook updates.• Conduct position classification assessments and exempt status reviews in collaboration with legal and payroll stakeholders.• Track changes in federal and state employment laws and translate them into updated policies, onboarding content, and operational practices.• Oversee policy publication, handbook review cycles, acknowledgment collection, and related documentation management.• Prepare required benefits and employment compliance filings, respond to audit requests, and compile supporting records for internal and external reviews.• Partner with payroll, brokers, facilities, and people operations teams to support wage and hour compliance, benefits reporting accuracy, workplace compliance standards, and data integrity improvements.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

San Jose, CA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
100% ON-SITE in San Jose, CAContract to Hire Position We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support and strengthen people operations for an organization in the education industry. This is a Contract to Hire position based in San Jose, California. In this role, you will partner with leaders and employees to foster a compliant, responsive, and employee-centered workplace across the full employment lifecycle. The position requires a strategic HR leader who can balance day-to-day execution with guidance on complex personnel matters while promoting consistent practices and positive employee experiences. Responsibilities:• Partner with managers and staff to provide guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance matters, and employee relations issues.• Oversee recruiting activities from sourcing and interviews through offers, onboarding, and retention initiatives to help build a strong workforce.• Conduct thorough and impartial employee relations reviews, documenting findings carefully and recommending appropriate next steps.• Administer HR programs and processes to ensure alignment with company policies and applicable employment regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.• Manage benefits-related activities, including open enrollment coordination and leave administration, while working closely with external vendors and service providers.• Lead performance management efforts by coaching supervisors, supporting review processes, and delivering training on HR practices and compliance expectations.• Maintain and improve HR procedures, systems, and service delivery methods, including support for HRIS and payroll processes such as Paycom.• Supervise HR team members and collaborate with operations and legal partners to address organizational priorities, compliance matters, and risk considerations.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Santa Clara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to guide people operations and support business objectives in Santa Clara, California. This position partners closely with leadership to foster a positive employee experience, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen core HR programs across the organization. The role also provides oversight for HR administration, benefits, employee relations, and talent processes while helping improve systems and workflows. Responsibilities: • Direct daily HR activities and provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to members of the human resources team. • Partner with managers to address employee concerns, interpret workplace policies, and support fair, consistent employment practices. • Conduct and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and resolution of workplace issues. • Oversee benefits administration, leave programs, workers’ compensation matters, and workplace accommodation processes. • Lead hiring efforts by coordinating recruiting activities, onboarding plans, and new employee orientation to support a smooth start for new hires. • Manage performance review cycles, employee development efforts, and broader talent management initiatives that support retention and growth. • Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations and ensure required HR records and reporting are completed accurately. • Use HRIS and related tools to maintain employee data, review workforce trends, and provide actionable insights to organizational leaders. • Drive improvements to HR processes, systems, and cross-functional initiatives that increase efficiency and strengthen employee support. • Coordinate training, compliance, safety, and engagement programs that contribute to a well-informed and connected workforce.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee large-scale payroll operations for one of our clients on an interim basis. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role designed for an operational expert who thrives in high-volume, complex environments and excels at day-to-day execution and process improvement. Responsibilities:• Manage and mentor a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous professional development.• Oversee the end-to-end processing and execution of US payroll for a massive population (100K+ employees), ensuring flawless execution, compliance, and timeliness across pay cycles.• Drive the daily leverage and optimization of Workday Payroll, ensuring system capabilities are fully utilized to streamline workflows, auditing, and reporting.• Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, healthcare-specific labor requirements, and internal audit controls.• Serve as the primary operational contact for key partners across HR, Finance, and Enterprise Systems to ensure alignment and resolve operational inquiries promptly.• Identify operational bottlenecks, streamline day-to-day workflows, and implement scalable best practices to modernize and stabilize payroll delivery.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Menlo Park, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
Our innovative client is looking to implement a new payroll software. That means the FTE will be forced to lead that project. This creates a 3–6-month consulting role for a highly trained payroll professional. If you are ready to start a new role and are ok going onsite in Menlo Park 2 days/week, please apply today. Our client has salaried and hourly employees, almost entirely in California. If you processed payroll and booked the journal entries, then you will onboard seamlessly. This role is an individual contributor position (no direct reports). It is 40 hours/week (except holidays). Pay is up to $70/hr. regular time and $105/hr. overtime. The role does not have any software requirements. Ideal start date is October 5th. If you are ready to interview this week, apply today!
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS PAYROLL MANAGER We are looking for an experienced and driven Payroll Manager to lead and enhance the payroll operations for a well-established healthcare organization. This role requires an individual with a strong background in payroll systems, compliance, and team leadership, who can embrace technological advancements and process improvements. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities:• Supervise and mentor a team of 5 payroll specialists to ensure efficient and accurate payroll operations.• Oversee payroll processing for the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations.• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance departments to align compensation policies, benefits deductions, and reporting practices.• Review, audit, and approve payroll reports and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, recommending and implementing software upgrades as needed.• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and concerns in a timely manner.• Ensure timely submission of payroll-related filings and reports to regulatory agencies.• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices to keep the organization compliant.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Novato, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Novato, California. This position oversees the complete payroll cycle, ensures compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations, and supports smooth processing for bi-monthly payroll runs. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, deep payroll expertise, and hands-on experience in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and develop the payroll team, ensuring accurate, timely processing and excellent employee support.</li><li>Oversee multi-state payroll operations, including pay calculations, deductions, taxes, timekeeping, and payroll records.</li><li>Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and manage special payments, corrections, and employee changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, audits, and company policies.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and benefits teams to support payroll accuracy, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain documentation, and safeguard confidential employee information.</li><li>Improve payroll processes, controls, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency and service quality.</li><li>Serve as the primary resource for payroll issues and support payroll-related projects and system initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Operations Manager

San Ramon, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
48 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Operations Manager to support and strengthen HR operations for a growing organization in San Ramon, California. This is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented HR specialist who can guide employees and managers, improve consistency across people processes, and bring structure to a dynamic environment. The role requires a confident partner who can balance day-to-day HR administration with employee relations support, compliance oversight, and process improvement initiatives. Responsibilities:• Act as a primary HR contact for employees and managers by providing guidance on workplace policies, resolving concerns, and escalating complex or high-risk matters when appropriate.• Handle employee relations activities with a practical, well-documented approach, including coaching conversations, performance discussions, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.• Oversee essential HR operations such as onboarding for new team members, employee separations, personnel record maintenance, policy administration, benefits coordination, compensation updates, and internal HR communications.• Review existing HR workflows, identify inconsistencies or control gaps, and design more standardized procedures that improve clarity, accountability, and execution across the organization.• Support compliance efforts by maintaining organized documentation, helping prepare for recurring audits, tracking follow-up actions, and coordinating with external HR or compliance partners as needed.• Influence managers and staff through clear communication and sound judgment, helping leaders address employee matters effectively even without direct reporting authority.• Drive HR-related projects by partnering with leadership, operations, compliance, and business stakeholders on initiatives tied to organizational growth, process improvements, and system-related changes.• Work independently in a smaller company setting by setting priorities, communicating progress proactively, and managing multiple HR needs with minimal oversight.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

HR People Specialist

San Mateo, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR People Specialist to join a non-profit organization on a Contract basis. This role supports essential employee lifecycle activities by delivering a welcoming onboarding experience, maintaining accurate personnel information, and assisting with day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to keep HR processes organized and compliant. Responsibilities: • Lead new employee orientation sessions and contribute to training efforts that help team members transition smoothly into the organization. • Oversee onboarding activities from offer acceptance through first-day readiness, including background screening coordination, employment eligibility documentation, onboarding paperwork, candidate follow-up, and entry of employee information into HR platforms. • Review HR records regularly to identify discrepancies and keep employee data accurate, complete, and securely maintained. • Respond to employment verification requests and compile scheduled as well as on-demand HR reports for workforce planning and operational needs. • Support adherence to privacy standards and data-handling requirements by following established HR compliance practices. • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure HR administrative processes are completed efficiently and consistently across the employee lifecycle.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

HR assistant

Oakland, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized HR Assistant to support daily administrative and human resources operations in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position offers approximately 18 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with a flexible start time for an on-site schedule. The ideal candidate will handle confidential information with care while assisting with records management, payroll related tasks, staff support, and office coordination across multiple locations. Responsibilities:• Manage recurring payroll-related reporting and assist with employee benefits administration in a timely and accurate manner.• Digitize, file, and maintain HR, financial, and administrative records across both paper and electronic systems.• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, faxes, and other office communications.• Conduct credential and background-related verification activities for clinical personnel as required.• Track inventory and replenish office and janitorial materials for two operational sites.• Support internal meetings by preparing rooms, arranging audio/visual equipment, and coordinating refreshments and post-meeting cleanup.• Assist with county account coordination along with facilities, technology, and other assigned operational projects.• Provide coverage for other administrative team members and contribute to additional support tasks as business needs evolve.• Safeguard sensitive employee and organizational information in compliance with confidentiality expectations. If you are interested in this role, please apply today and call us at (510) 470-7450
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

HR Assistant

Palo Alto, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment</li><li>Basic computer and data entry skills</li><li>Dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in where needed</li><li>Previous inventory, warehouse, retail, or shipping/receiving experience is a plus</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Walnut Creek, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a complex workforce in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep knowledge of union construction payroll, strong command of compliance requirements, and the ability to guide a payroll team while working closely with external processing partners. The successful candidate will combine accuracy, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach to ensure payroll is delivered correctly, on schedule, and in alignment with company standards. Responsibilities: • Direct full-cycle payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across regular payroll cycles and special payments. • Maintain and review employee payroll data, including compensation adjustments, position updates, withholding changes, and deduction elections. • Investigate payroll issues, correct discrepancies promptly, and perform recurring audits to strengthen accuracy and compliance. • Lead daily payroll operations in accordance with established policies, internal controls, and applicable wage and tax regulations. • Supervise and support a small payroll team, providing guidance, prioritization, and quality oversight. • Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, garnishment remittances, and required weekly payment activities. • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting to meet all filing deadlines and reporting obligations. • Oversee union payroll reporting requirements and contribute to certified payroll documentation when needed. • Partner with external payroll providers to manage processing workflows, resolve issues, and improve service execution.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

San Ramon, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in San Ramon, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical payroll expertise with strong leadership skills and can guide high-volume processing across multiple states. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues efficiently, and ensure timely payroll delivery from start to finish. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Manage payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Oversee payroll calculations involving regular earnings, commissions, and other variable compensation elements. • Review payroll reconciliations, audit findings, and internal control activities to identify discrepancies and drive corrective action. • Direct year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2C preparation, validation, and distribution. • Supervise and develop payroll team members by providing training, coaching, and performance guidance. • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business leadership to address payroll questions and support operational needs. • Monitor timekeeping inputs and related processes to improve payroll accuracy and reduce processing issues. • Use payroll systems and reporting tools, including Excel-based analysis, to investigate exceptions and support decision-making.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor

Emeryville, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in California. This position plays a key role in managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting a dependable payroll process for employees across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to guide payroll administration in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 200 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing</li><li>Coordinate employee onboarding, including new hire documentation and system setup</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining compliance requirements</li><li>Support field operations by managing mobile devices, phones, and other technology-related needs</li><li>Generate workforce and labor hour reports for management review</li><li>Process wage garnishments, child support deductions, and other payroll-related withholdings</li><li>Handle employment verification inquiries and related documentation requests</li><li>Manage employee leave and disability claim administration</li><li>Assist with benefits audits by validating employee data and supporting compliance efforts</li><li>Prepare and submit workers’ compensation documentation and reporting</li><li>Provide documentation and administrative support for audit and compliance-related projects</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

HR Specialist

Sam Mateo, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced HR People Specialist for a 3–4+ month contract opportunity with one of our top clients in San Mateo. Our client is a Bay Area nonprofit behavioral health organization. They provide a range of behavioral health and supportive services designed to help individuals build stability, independence, and fulfilling lives. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience supporting the employee lifecycle, onboarding, HRIS data, and day-to-day employee support. Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientations and employee training initiatives.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including background checks, I-9 completion, new-hire paperwork, employee communications, and HRIS data entry.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and conduct routine HR data audits.</li><li>Process employment verification requests and prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports.</li><li>Support HR data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and provide timely guidance or escalate issues when appropriate.</li><li>Partner with the HR team to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day people operations in San Francisco, California. This role will help coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee support activities while keeping records accurate and processes on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with recruiting and training teams to coordinate HR activities from pre-boarding through offboarding and help keep each stage moving efficiently. • Manage and follow up on operational requests through Zendesk, ensuring issues are tracked, updated, and resolved in a timely manner. • Share internal career opportunities with employees, maintain external job board postings, and keep recruitment tracking documents current. • Update job advertisements with tailored screening questions and prepare interview materials to support a consistent recruitment process. • Coordinate with recruitment leaders to provide interview panels with schedules, candidate information, feedback forms, and other required materials before interviews. • Deliver a positive candidate experience by communicating status updates promptly and helping applicants navigate the interview process. • Organize new employee schedules, employee resource materials, and cross-functional onboarding touchpoints with teams such as IT, Operations, and Training. • Follow up on background checks, reference checks, and new employee documentation to help ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed on time. • Support onboarding and offboarding administration by processing paperwork, maintaining HRIS records, assisting with I-9 completion, and handling termination notifications with confidentiality.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Santa Clara, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and service-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support daily people operations in Santa Clara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages sensitive information with care, and enjoys keeping HR processes accurate and on schedule. The role will contribute across the employee lifecycle, helping create a smooth experience for employees, candidates, and internal stakeholders while maintaining dependable administrative support. Responsibilities: • Coordinate employee onboarding and separation activities, including preparing documentation, arranging orientation logistics, updating systems, and communicating status changes to relevant teams. • Maintain employee records and HR databases with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring personnel files and related information stay current and audit-ready. • Draft and process employment documents such as offer letters, change notices, agreements, and other routine HR communications. • Administer employee status updates including pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, reporting changes, and terminations in partnership with internal stakeholders. • Support payroll operations by reviewing personnel updates, validating timekeeping details, and organizing payroll-related records before processing deadlines. • Assist with benefits support by responding to employee questions, coordinating enrollments and life event changes, and working with external providers as needed. • Oversee pre-employment and compliance activities such as background screening, employment verification, I-9 documentation, leave tracking, required acknowledgments, and training follow-up. • Manage shared HR communications channels, respond to routine employee requests, and escalate more complex matters to HR leadership when appropriate. • Provide recruiting coordination through interview scheduling, candidate communication, offer support, and preparation for incoming hires. • Contribute to HR projects, reporting, audits, and process improvement efforts while safeguarding confidential employee relations documentation.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a reliable Payroll Specialist to join a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can oversee weekly payroll with precision while also supporting core human resources activities. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefit and leave administration, and helping the HR team stay aligned with compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Verify payroll data by reviewing hours, taxes, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and other earnings or deduction entries before each pay cycle is finalized. • Prepare and submit required payroll tax payments and related filings, and administer wage garnishments and other mandatory deductions. • Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies through careful research and documentation. • Maintain secure payroll files and support reporting and reconciliation activities to help ensure clean and accurate records. • Assist with benefits administration by reconciling insurance invoices, updating enrollment information, and coordinating with carriers when issues arise. • Track leave activity and maintain organized documentation for absences and employee support matters tied to payroll and benefits. • Support human resources operations by preparing employment documentation, coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining personnel records. • Monitor employment eligibility documentation, help conduct periodic audits, and contribute to HR compliance efforts while protecting confidential employee information.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistAre you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mountain View, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll on a regular schedule using Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including deductions, taxes, and direct deposit changes.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions in a healthcare setting, including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company </li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Martinez, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Job Posting: Payroll SpecialistEmployment Type: Contract to Hire About the Role Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your payroll career while working closely with a supportive and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process semi-monthly, biweekly, or weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax withholding.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.</li><li>Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll, deductions, or tax issues.</li><li>Assist with annual reporting requirements, including W-2 and 1099 processing.</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, and commissions where applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate onboarding of employee information.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations, including applicable state or regional requirements.</li><li>Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors or agencies when necessary.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records Payroll Representative is responsible for performing daily timekeeping and payroll tasks to support the organization’s workforce and payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with state and federal requirements Duties:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company</li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistContract-to-Hire OpportunityAbout the RoleRobert Half is partnering with a well-established construction company seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume payroll in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with multiple pay rates, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll where applicable. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for field and office employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit elections.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll registers, labor reports, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements when applicable.</li><li>Process and audit employee timecards and labor allocations for job costing purposes.</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee and project information is reflected in payroll.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll-related filings.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Ramon, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records Payroll Representative is responsible for performing daily timekeeping and payroll tasks to support the organization’s workforce and payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with state and federal requirements Duties:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company</li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

46 results for Hr Payroll Manager in Hayward, CA