12 results for Payroll Systems Consultant in Irvine, CA

Payroll Specialist

Irvine, CA
onsite
Temporary
30 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Irvine, California. This role involves managing payroll processes for a large workforce and ensuring compliance across multiple states. If you have strong expertise in payroll systems and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is ideal for you. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for over 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Manage multi-state payroll operations, adhering to local and federal regulations. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to handle payroll tasks efficiently and effectively. • Maintain detailed employee records and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly. • Prepare and review payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes. • Ensure compliance with tax laws, wage regulations, and reporting requirements. • Provide support during audits by delivering accurate payroll data. • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve issues professionally. • Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and implement them as needed.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Pasadena, CA
onsite
Temporary
25 - 26 USD / Hourly
Ongoing opportunities for ambitious Payroll Administrators. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution and providing statements to various departments. This temporary assignment with a well known company offers great career growth. Please apply today for immediate consideration.Payroll Processing:· Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.· Ensure accuracy in time and attendance records and apply relevant payroll policies.Data Entry and Record Keeping:· Enter and maintain employee data in the payroll system.· Keep accurate records of employee information, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related details.Tax Compliance:· Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements.· Calculate and withhold income taxes, Social Security contributions, and other deductions as required.Benefits Administration:· Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans.· Deduct and remit employee contributions to benefit plans.Payroll Reporting:· Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and relevant departments.· Generate reports for tax purposes, including year-end reports and W-2 forms.
2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Torrance, CA
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Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Torrance, California. This is a 2 month contract position offering an excellent opportunity to manage payroll operations for government projects while ensuring compliance with certified payroll standards. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and proficiency in QuickBooks payroll processes. Responsibilities:• Manage payroll processing for a team of 5-10 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Handle certified payroll operations specifically for government contracts.• Utilize QuickBooks to execute full-cycle payroll tasks effectively.• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting purposes.• Address payroll discrepancies and provide resolutions promptly.• Collaborate with other departments to streamline payroll processes.• Prepare detailed reports related to payroll activities and certifications.• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.• Assist with multi-state payroll as needed.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Los Angeles, CA
remote
Temporary
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 3-month contract basis. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, employee compliance, and smooth onboarding and offboarding activities. This is a remote position based in Los Angeles, California, and offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 280 employees using the Gusto platform. • Oversee timekeeping and timeclock management with the Deputy system to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all payroll-related documentation is complete. • Handle garnishment notifications, typically once per week, and process them in a timely manner. • Conduct audits of payroll materials, including compliance with meal and break requirements. • Provide support during payroll audits and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared. • Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures related to payroll and timekeeping. • Assist with benefit administration tasks, including 401(k) contributions and related inquiries. • Maintain accurate records for multistate payroll processing and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Downey, CA
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Temporary
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager/ Consultant to support our organization in overseeing a payroll system implementation on a long-term approximately 2 years contract basis. The ideal Payroll Manager candidate will bring proven expertise in California public sector payroll administration, ensuring compliance with state and local labor laws, collective bargaining with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide guidance on best practices. Prior public sector, school, education industry experience a must have. This role will be located onsite in Downey, CA. Key Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end payroll processing for public sector employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and complianceEnsure compliance with California labor laws, union agreements, and public agency reporting requirements.Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll practices, advising leadership on policies, procedures, and regulatory updates. payroll systems, generating reports and audits as needed.Manage employee inquiries and resolve payroll issues promptly and effectively.Partner with Finance, Legal, and other departments to streamline processes and maintain accurate documentation.Supervise payroll staff and provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).Minimum 5+ years of payroll management experience, with at least 3 years in a California public sector environment (city, county, state, special district, or education agency).Strong knowledge of CalPERS, CalSTRS, FLSA, and California wage and hour laws.Experience with collective bargaining agreements and union negotiations preferred.Proficiency in payroll (e.g., PeopleSoft, ADP, Workday, SAP, Tyler Munis).Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage confidential information.Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Tax Administrator

Downey, CA
onsite
Temporary
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Administrator to join our team in Downey, California. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to payroll operations and tax compliance for a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in payroll reconciliation, tax reporting, and employee deduction management. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive quarterly payroll tax reconciliations to ensure accuracy in federal, state, Medicare, and local tax reporting. • Review and validate gross-to-net calculations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring alignment across payroll and deduction reports. • Monitor and apply year-end adjustments in compliance with organizational guidelines, ensuring proper application to previous and current quarters. • Reconcile W-2 forms, including taxable and non-taxable wages, benefits, and deductions, resolving discrepancies before finalization. • Prepare and verify payroll reporting data for state and federal filings, troubleshooting errors to ensure timely submission. • Collaborate with district payroll teams to support quarterly reviews, year-end close processes, and adjustment entries. • Provide training and documentation to district teams, ensuring adherence to reconciliation procedures and payroll standards. • Review deduction setups for compliance with retirement plans, perform cap reviews, and assist with corrections as needed. • Verify overtime calculations in accordance with bargaining agreements and organizational policies. • Contribute to the onboarding of new districts, creating scalable documentation and workflows to support payroll operations.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist – Construction Company

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll, reviewing time records, and ensuring that employees are paid accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. Because construction payroll often includes varying pay rates, project-based work, and overtime considerations, this position requires a professional who is detail oriented and comfortable managing payroll data in a structured environment. Our client is seeking a payroll professional who can maintain organized payroll systems while supporting a busy accounting department. The ideal candidate will have experience working with payroll systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly or biweekly payroll for employees across multiple departments</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards and payroll data</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation</li><li>Ensure payroll processes follow company policies and regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries</li></ul>
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

HR/Payroll Administrator

Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
**HR/Payroll administrator for highly respected institution. ** We are looking for an experienced HR/Payroll Administrator to join an established in Los Angeles, California. This role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support for HR-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems and excellent organizational skills. Please email resume to Eric Herndon Responsibilities:• Process payroll for contract, commission, and salaried employees on a bi-weekly basis.• Verify employee hours, pay rates, and coding within Paylocity to ensure accuracy.• Compile and process electronic timesheets through Paylocity and transmit data to external payroll services.• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll matters and provide clear, actionable information.• Collaborate with HR and Accounting departments to maintain accurate employee records.• Generate detailed payroll reports for management using Excel and Paylocity.• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.• Support ad hoc reporting needs related to payroll data.• Maintain records for direct deposits, benefit deductions, advances, and status changes.• Assist with HR functions such as orientations for new employees, benefit enrollment, and performance evaluation tracking.
2026-03-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Accountant to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. In this role, you will oversee essential payroll accounting functions, including reconciliations, financial analysis, and journal entries, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. If you have a strong background in payroll-related processes, analytical expertise, and a passion for accuracy, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Execute month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables. • Prepare and review account reconciliations for payroll, cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other accounts. • Create and post journal entries with proper documentation to support financial reporting accuracy. • Analyze and interpret financial statements, identifying and reporting significant variances or trends. • Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US standards. • Perform reconciliations for intercompany transactions, maintaining proper documentation. • Collaborate with cross-functional accounting teams to ensure comprehensive financial reporting. • Support audits by working closely with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation. • Handle payroll-related reconciliations and flux analysis to ensure data accuracy. • Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is currently partnering with a healthcare organization in Oceanside that is seeking a Payroll Clerk to assist with payroll administration and support the organization’s finance team. Healthcare organizations depend on reliable payroll systems to ensure that employees across clinical, administrative, and support roles are compensated accurately and consistently. This role will assist in maintaining the integrity of the payroll process by reviewing employee hours, preparing payroll data, and helping ensure that payroll information is processed accurately within the company’s payroll systems. Because healthcare environments often involve diverse employee schedules and pay structures, strong attention to detail and organization are essential in maintaining payroll accuracy. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working with financial data, thrives in a structured environment, and understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality while handling payroll information. This opportunity offers valuable exposure to payroll operations within a mission-driven organization while working alongside experienced accounting and HR professionals.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with payroll preparation and processing for employees</li><li>Review timesheets and verify accuracy of employee hours</li><li>Enter payroll data and maintain payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and inquiries</li><li>Maintain compliance with payroll procedures and company policies</li></ul>
2026-03-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Monrovia, CA
onsite
Temporary
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Ongoing opportunities for ambitious Payroll Processors. As a Payroll Processors, you will be responsible for data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution and providing statements to various departments. This temporary assignment with a well known company offers great career growth. Please apply today for immediate consideration. Payroll Processing:· Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.· Ensure accuracy in time and attendance records and apply relevant payroll policies.Data Entry and Record Keeping:· Enter and maintain employee data in the payroll system.· Keep accurate records of employee information, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related details.Tax Compliance:· Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements.· Calculate and withhold income taxes, Social Security contributions, and other deductions as required.Benefits Administration:· Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans· Deduct and remit employee contributions to benefit plans.Payroll Reporting:· Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and relevant departments.· Generate reports for tax purposes, including year-end reports and W-2 forms.
2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Redlands, CA
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Job Posting: Payroll Specialist – Union & Certified Payroll (Construction)Are you an upbeat, team-oriented professional ready to make an impact? We’re seeking a Payroll Specialist with union payroll experience to join our dynamic team as we migrate payroll systems across three entities totaling up to 220 employees. If you thrive in collaborative environments and have a genuinely helpful attitude, we want to meet you! What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for union and certified payroll (will train on certified payroll if you have union payroll or several years of construction industry payroll experience).</li><li>Use ADP, QuickBase, and Deltek Computer Ease software for payroll processing.</li><li>Collaborate closely with a tight-knit payroll team of two.</li><li>Bring a positive attitude and strong communication skills to foster team engagement.</li><li>Learn quickly and follow directions efficiently.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Union Payroll experience required; willing to train on certified payroll.</li><li>Several years of construction industry payroll experience highly preferred.</li><li>ADP proficiency; experience with QuickBase and Deltek Computer Ease is a plus.</li><li>Genuinely helpful, approachable, and ready to be an active, positive member of the team.</li><li>Local candidates only – personality and cultural fit are important to us.</li></ul>If you’re ready to step into a vital, people-focused role on a payroll team with growth ahead, apply today!
2026-03-19T00:00:00Z