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Payroll Specialist

Palm Desert, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Palm Desert, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position plays a key role in delivering accurate bi-weekly payroll support, maintaining reliable records, and helping ensure payroll practices align with applicable policies and regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel capabilities, hands-on payroll experience, and the discretion needed to manage sensitive employee information. Familiarity with Workday and exposure to municipal or multi-state payroll environments would be valuable in this role. Responsibilities: • Administer bi-weekly payroll activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistent follow-through. • Examine payroll entries and supporting information to confirm completeness and adherence to organizational guidelines and legal requirements. • Update employee payroll records for items such as onboarding changes, separations, withholding adjustments, and direct deposit revisions. • Reconcile payroll reports before final processing and investigate discrepancies to ensure issues are resolved promptly. • Organize and maintain payroll files, reports, and documentation while safeguarding confidential information. • Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a responsive and thorough manner. • Prepare payroll-related reports and provide support for audits, compliance reviews, and required record retention activities. • Work closely with human resources and accounting teams to keep payroll data aligned across functions. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll information, perform reconciliations, and produce clear reporting. • Assist with payroll system-related tasks, including work within Workday when applicable.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing corporate organization to identify a High-Volume Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable processing a high volume of payroll transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process accurate and timely high-volume weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and verify large volumes of timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and employee changes</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other payroll updates</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, PTO, deductions, and other special payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation</li><li>Support payroll audits and other special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
obert Half is partnering with a respected healthcare organization that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable organization that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.You'll work closely with Human Resources and Accounting while ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with California labor laws.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits</li><li>Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, and final paychecks</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 preparation</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
Help Ensure Employees Are Paid Accurately While Supporting Quality Healthcare ServicesA respected healthcare organization in Carlsbad is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its growing finance and payroll team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in supporting employees across multiple departments while ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, has a strong customer service mindset, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact employee satisfaction and organizational success.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for healthcare employees</li><li>Review timesheets and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee data</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit elections</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional manner</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Collaborate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with process improvements and payroll system updates</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Construction

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company to identify a Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with construction industry experience and a strong understanding of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union payroll requirements. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly or biweekly payroll for construction employees</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job codes, pay rates, and deductions</li><li>Process payroll for multiple projects and job sites</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Support union payroll processing, including dues, benefits, and fringe calculations</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and employee updates</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, field employees, and HR regarding payroll questions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and related compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate records related to workers' compensation, benefits, and payroll deductions</li><li>Assist with audits and other payroll-related projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to join an accountancy organization in San Marcos, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports core human resources operations across payroll, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and compliance while helping create a consistent and well-organized employee experience. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of HR administration, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Administer payroll activities accurately and on schedule, ensuring employee pay data is processed and maintained correctly within the organization's systems. • Guide the onboarding process for new employees by preparing required documentation, coordinating pre-employment steps, and supporting orientation activities. • Maintain personnel records, HR files, and related documentation with a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality. • Review and update HR policies, procedural documents, and employee handbook content to keep information current and aligned with business needs. • Support compliance efforts by applying federal, state, and California employment regulations to daily HR practices and recordkeeping. • Oversee benefits administration, timekeeping review, and leave tracking to help employees receive timely support and accurate information. • Assist with recruiting operations by scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate logistics, and facilitating onboarding documentation. • Partner with leadership on employee relations matters, performance documentation, and separation processes while ensuring proper records are maintained. • Coordinate background screenings, employment verification requests, and completion of onboarding paperwork for incoming employees. • Contribute to HR process improvements and support the integration of employees from newly acquired businesses into HR and payroll workflows.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Assistant

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
Launch Your HR Career with a Leading Real Estate OrganizationRobert Half is partnering with a successful real estate company in Carlsbad that is looking to add a motivated Human Resources Assistant to its team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in building a long-term career in Human Resources while gaining hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee support, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. You'll work closely with HR leadership and gain valuable exposure to multiple areas of human resources within a professional and collaborative environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Support recruitment and onboarding activities</li><li>Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications</li><li>Prepare new hire documentation and onboarding materials</li><li>Maintain employee records and HR databases</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries</li><li>Support employee engagement initiatives and company events</li><li>Process employment-related paperwork</li><li>Assist with HR reporting and audits</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information</li><li>Provide administrative support to the HR department</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
A growing company in the La Costa area is seeking a dependable Payroll Clerk to support its payroll operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue building a career in payroll within a professional and employee-focused environment. The Payroll Clerk will work closely with payroll and human resources personnel to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while assisting with payroll recordkeeping and administrative support. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and enter employee timekeeping information</li><li>Verify payroll data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll processing activities</li><li>Support new hire and employee change entries</li><li>Respond to routine payroll-related questions</li><li>Process payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Assist with deductions, direct deposits, and earnings verification</li><li>Maintain confidential employee information</li><li>Support payroll audits and compliance initiatives</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in a contract capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured, office-based environment and can manage high-volume invoice processing with accuracy and consistency. The role also supports key reconciliation and posting activities, making it a strong fit for a detail-oriented accounting specialist with hands-on experience in NetSuite and vendor payments. Responsibilities: • Process approximately 250 vendor invoices each month, ensuring accurate coding, timely entry, and proper documentation. • Coordinate weekly payment cycles, including check disbursements and ACH transactions, while maintaining compliance with internal controls. • Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, answer payment questions, and support smooth account maintenance. • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to verify account accuracy and identify outstanding issues. • Post journal entries as directed and ensure transactions are recorded correctly within the accounting system. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting files to assist with audit readiness and reporting needs. • Use NetSuite and banking tools to manage daily payment processing and reconciliation activities. • Work onsite during standard business hours, contributing to a dependable and collaborative accounting operation.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
A growing technology company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its collaborative accounting department. This role offers the opportunity to support a high-volume AP function while participating in process improvements, vendor management initiatives, and month-end accounting activities.If you're someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, and building strong vendor relationships, we'd love to connect with you.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Perform two-way and three-way invoice matching</li><li>Prepare weekly ACH, wire, and check payments</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master files and W-9 documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end accruals and AP reporting</li><li>Review employee expense reports</li><li>Collaborate with Purchasing regarding invoice approvals</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z