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4 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in La Jolla Amago, CA

Payroll Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.</p><p>• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.</p><p>• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.</p><p>• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.</p><p>• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.</p><p>• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.</p>
  • 2026-08-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Poway, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization.<br>• Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects.<br>• Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations.<br>• Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting.<br>• Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency.<br>• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations.<br>• Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization.<br>• Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>You&#39;re the HR person employees actually come to.</strong></p><p>A growing professional services organization in <strong>Oceanside</strong> is looking for an <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support employees and leadership across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>This is a hands-on HR opportunity for someone who enjoys variety. One day could involve onboarding a new employee, another could involve answering a benefits question, updating an employee record, assisting with recruiting, and helping leadership navigate an employee relations issue.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is approachable and solutions-oriented while also understanding the importance of confidentiality, compliance, and accurate documentation.</p><p><strong>You&#39;ll support</strong></p><p><strong>&#128075; Employee Onboarding:</strong> Coordinate new-hire paperwork, onboarding schedules, I-9s, background checks, and employee setup.</p><p><strong>&#128203; HR Administration: </strong>Maintain personnel records and ensure employee information stays accurate.</p><p><strong>&#128172; Employee Support: </strong>Serve as a resource for questions related to policies, benefits, timekeeping, and workplace processes.</p><p><strong>&#127919; Recruiting: </strong>Assist hiring managers with job postings, candidate coordination, interviews, and offers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage new-hire and onboarding processes</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records</li><li>Assist with recruiting and interview coordination</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Support benefits administration</li><li>Assist with leave and accommodation documentation</li><li>Review timekeeping information and coordinate corrections</li><li>Prepare HR reports and employee documentation</li><li>Assist with performance management processes</li><li>Support employee relations investigations when needed</li><li>Ensure HR practices align with applicable California requirements</li><li>Assist with policy updates and employee communications</li><li>Partner with payroll and management on employee changes</li><li>Support HR projects and process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 47 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while supporting both employees and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day human resources operations and employee inquiries</li><li>Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and HRIS data maintenance</li><li>Support employee relations, policy communication, and compliance activities</li><li>Maintain personnel records and ensure documentation accuracy</li><li>Assist with recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communication</li><li>Help manage performance tracking, reporting, and other HR projects</li><li>Partner with leadership and employees to support HR initiatives and workplace needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z