<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Office Manager / Legal Assistant</strong> based in San Diego to join a growing boutique law firm specializing in HOA-related matters. This hybrid role combines administrative oversight with direct attorney support, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Work Arrangement</u></p><ul><li>Onsite: First 90 days fully onsite for training and integration</li><li>Hybrid: Flexibility may be discussed after 90 days, but role is primarily onsite (4+ days/week)</li><li>Standard schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday</li></ul><p><u>Key Responsibilities</u></p><ul><li><strong>Office Management -</strong></li><li>Oversee administrative operations and ensure smooth office workflow</li><li>Manage billing and invoicing through Clio</li><li>Issue checks, track insurance payments, and maintain compliance</li><li>Coordinate PTO coverage and assist with HR-related tasks</li><li><strong>Legal Assistant Support -</strong></li><li>Support 1–2 attorneys with calendaring, document management, and deadline tracking</li><li>Open new matters and maintain accurate records in <strong>Clio</strong></li><li>Ensure letters, opinions, and case files are properly organized</li></ul><p><u>Must-Have Skills</u></p><ol><li><strong>Clio experience</strong> (non-negotiable)</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful (“Type A” personality)</li><li>Ability to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Prior experience in a boutique law firm preferred</li></ol><p><u>Compensation & Benefits</u></p><ul><li>Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 DOE</li><li>Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with matching, PTO, and sick time</li></ul><p><u> Why Join this firm?</u></p><ul><li>Collaborative, supportive team environment</li><li>Growing firm with opportunities for advancement</li><li>Leadership that values work-life balance and flexibility</li></ul><p><em>TO APPLY: Send your resume </em><strong><em>directly </em></strong><em>to </em><strong><em>Micaela.Engebretsen[at]roberthalf[dotcom</em>] </strong><em>with the title </em><strong><em>"San Diego Office Manager"</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client in the heart of the UTC area is seeking an experienced <strong>HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist</strong> to provide immediate support across payroll, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations. This individual must be <strong>bilingual in Spanish</strong> and comfortable stepping into a hands-on role from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and ensure smooth HR processes for a growing organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Payroll (Primary Focus)</strong></p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for approximately 50 employees</li><li>Review and audit timecards, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate and timely payroll submission</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for payroll-related questions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)</li><li>Lead and coordinate <strong>open enrollment</strong>, ensuring employees receive accurate information and support</li><li>Assist employees with benefits inquiries and changes, and liaise with brokers/providers</li><li>Maintain benefit records and ensure compliance with applicable laws (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, etc.)</li></ul><p><strong>General HR Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Maintain HRIS records and personnel files</li><li>Assist with employee relations, performance issues, and policy guidance as needed</li><li>Ensure HR compliance and support company-wide HR initiatives</li><li>Provide bilingual HR support for Spanish-speaking employees</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><em>Financial Services Company Seeks Senior Attorney Focused on Broker-Dealer Compliance & FINRA Arbitrations</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> A well-established financial services organization is seeking a <strong>Associate General Counsel – Broker-Dealer Regulatory Compliance</strong> to join its growing corporate legal department. This position will report directly to executive leadership and play a pivotal role advising key business units on a wide range of broker-dealer and investment advisory compliance issues. The firm has a reputation for internal promotion, work-life balance, and a collaborative, business-minded legal team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>100% remote in US</u></strong>: This is a true <strong>lifestyle attorney</strong> role—100% remote, capped at 40 hours per week, with sophisticated legal work in a supportive, non-law firm culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Counsel Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as day-to-day legal advisor to the broker-dealer and investment advisory platforms, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.</li><li>Respond to and manage FINRA arbitrations and regulatory inquiries, including overseeing document production and drafting responses in coordination with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide legal analysis and develop policies in response to regulatory developments.</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of attorneys focused on regulatory oversight and governance.</li><li>Interface regularly with Compliance and Risk departments to ensure enterprise-wide adherence to securities regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
<p>A rapidly scaling biotech company in Carlsbad is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their growing Finance & HR operations team. This is a high-impact role supporting a workforce of exempt, non-exempt, lab personnel, field teams, and remote employees across multiple states. The ideal candidate is someone who can thrive in a compliance-heavy environment, understands the nuances of payroll in a regulated industry, and can operate with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for 300+ employees on a biweekly and semi-monthly schedule</li><li>Validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and equity-related payroll entries</li><li>Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local labor/payroll laws (with emphasis on CA, WA, CO)</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Accounting to reconcile payroll reports and GL entries</li><li>Oversee year-end processing including W-2s, taxable fringe benefits, and audit documentation</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and excellent customer service</li><li>Assist with process improvements, payroll system upgrades, and SOP development</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in San Clemente, California. This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in tax accounting, including expertise in individual and corporate tax returns, sales and use tax, and tax preparation. The ideal candidate will bring over seven years of experience in the field and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and submission of individual and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations.<br>• Manage sales and use tax filings, including accurate calculations and timely submissions.<br>• Provide strategic tax planning advice to clients, helping them optimize their financial outcomes.<br>• Conduct thorough reviews of tax documents to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.<br>• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations to maintain compliance and advise on necessary adjustments.<br>• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary financial information and resolve any tax-related inquiries.<br>• Lead and mentor entry-level staff members, providing guidance and support in tax-related tasks.<br>• Develop and implement efficient processes for tax preparation and reporting.<br>• Respond to audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring proper documentation and representation.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses related to tax activities.
We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our team in San Diego, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing global income tax provisions and ensuring compliance with current accounting standards and regulations. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with strong technical tax expertise and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of global income tax provisions for both U.S. and international entities.<br>• Ensure compliance with applicable tax reporting standards, including ASC 740 and relevant statutory regulations.<br>• Prepare consolidated global tax provisions using OneSource software.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits to support quarterly and annual financial statement reviews.<br>• Manage documentation and disclosures for income tax provisions in regulatory filings such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.<br>• Monitor changes in tax legislation and accounting standards, assessing their impact on tax provisions and reporting.<br>• Collaborate across departments to identify tax optimization opportunities and support strategic tax planning initiatives.<br>• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering development and technical growth in tax accounting.<br>• Maintain and improve tax provision systems and software for accurate and efficient reporting.<br>• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in the tax provision domain.
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team in Oceanside, California. This is a contract position tailored for someone who thrives in managing contract reviews, compliance, and data accuracy. The ideal candidate will be skilled in organizing and maintaining digital contract records while ensuring all agreements meet legal and regulatory standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of contracts to identify, extract, and document key terms and conditions.<br>• Accurately input critical contract data into the company's contract management system.<br>• Link supporting documents to their respective master service agreements for streamlined access.<br>• Verify and audit contract information to ensure consistency and adherence to company guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure contracts comply with all applicable laws and regulations.<br>• Maintain a comprehensive and organized digital archive of contracts and associated documentation.<br>• Assist with amendments and updates to contracts as needed.<br>• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and standards.<br>• Support billing functions and audits to ensure contract-related financial accuracy.
<p>We are looking for a contract HR Generalist for a construction firm who is responsible for supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle, helping drive positive workplace culture and ensure compliance with HR policies. You’ll work closely with management and team members to deliver effective solutions in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, benefits, and policy implementation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.</li><li>Support employee relations, providing guidance to staff and managers.</li><li>Administer compensation, benefits, and leave programs.</li><li>Maintain accurate HR documentation and handle confidential information appropriately.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.</li><li>Champion initiatives to improve engagement, workflow, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Participate in HR projects and support change management strategies as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established restaurant group in Encinitas is seeking an experienced and hands-on <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support multiple locations and act as a key partner to management. This role covers all major HR functions, from employee relations to compliance and workforce development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support full employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding</li><li>Manage employee relations concerns, coach managers, and support performance improvement processes</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws</li><li>Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and leave management (FMLA, CFRA, PDL)</li><li>Conduct HR audits, update policies and SOPs, and maintain accurate HR documentation</li><li>Provide training support for managers and team leads across locations</li><li>Partner with payroll on timesheet discrepancies and labor compliance</li></ul>
<p>A well-established professional services firm in North County is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their growing accounting team. This role handles full-cycle payroll processing, compliance, auditing, and employee communication across California and several multi-state locations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, extremely organized, and confident navigating complex payroll scenarios.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process <strong>bi-weekly and weekly payroll</strong> for 150–250 employees across multiple states</li><li>Review timecards, correct discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CA labor laws (meal breaks, OT, double time, rest periods)</li><li>Manage PTO accruals, holiday tracking, new hire set-up, and terminations in the payroll system</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, wage summaries, audit logs, and quarterly records</li><li>Handle wage garnishments, deductions, 401(k) contributions, and benefit-related adjustments</li><li>Collaborate with HR to confirm employee status changes and resolve payroll-related inquiries</li><li>Ensure accurate handling of bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and reimbursements</li><li>Maintain confidential employee information and adhere to strict data privacy standards</li><li>Support annual audits, W-2 distribution, and payroll tax filings</li><li>Assist in the rollout of new payroll procedures and system improvements</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our organization. This pivotal role supports a range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and compliance. The ideal candidate excels at multitasking and is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding processes.</li><li>Administer employee benefits and respond to related inquiries.</li><li>Support employee relations, issue resolution, and performance management processes.</li><li>Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>Coordinate training initiatives and support employee development programs.</li><li>Contribute to HR policy updates and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role involves managing payroll processes, maintaining employee records, and overseeing essential HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a background in dealership settings and a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 70 employees accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare detailed payroll reports for various departments to ensure transparency and compliance.<br>• Maintain and update group time and labor software to track employee hours effectively.<br>• Monitor and document compliance with mandatory training programs, certifications, and workplace assessments.<br>• Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications as part of the onboarding process.<br>• Facilitate new employee orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new team members.<br>• Administer HR programs such as compensation, benefits, leaves, and workers’ compensation.<br>• Address employment-related inquiries from employees, managers, and applicants while providing guidance on HR policies.<br>• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations when necessary.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by reviewing and updating policies regularly.
<p>Our client, a dynamic property management company, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support their growing team. This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day HR operations and fostering a positive work environment for staff at all levels.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.</li><li>Advise managers and employees on HR compliance, company policies, and labor law updates specific to the property management industry.</li><li>Assist in benefits administration, payroll processing, and leave management.</li><li>Manage employee relations issues and coordinate conflict resolution and investigations as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure all documentation complies with relevant legislation.</li><li>Support companywide initiatives, including employee engagement programs, training, and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a leading organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in payroll processing, analysis, and reporting who are looking to contribute to an efficient and accurate payroll function.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll cycles and ensure timely, accurate payments</li><li>Analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Prepare reports for management and support compliance requirements</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and payroll tax filings</li><li>Research and implement process improvements for greater efficiency</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our team in Oceanside, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, record maintenance, and employee support. As a Contract to permanent role, this position provides the potential for long-term growth within our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in posting job openings, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews with candidates.<br>• Support new employee onboarding by organizing orientation sessions and ensuring a smooth integration into the company.<br>• Maintain comprehensive and accurate employee records, ensuring data confidentiality and compliance with regulations.<br>• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and assist in the administration of health insurance and retirement plans.<br>• Facilitate internal communication between HR and employees, preparing materials and documentation as needed.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies and assist in implementing updates based on changes in employment laws.<br>• Collaborate with team members to promote employee engagement and positive workplace relations.<br>• Provide training and support to employees on HR-related tools and processes.<br>• Coordinate with management to address employee relations issues and foster a collaborative work environment.
