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Human Resources Assistant

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
A growing North County professional services organization is seeking an organized, people-oriented HR Assistant to support its Human Resources department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, keeping information organized, and helping create a smooth employee experience from the moment a candidate applies through their first day on the job. This position offers exposure to several areas of HR, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee records, and general HR administration. You'll work closely with the HR team and department managers, making sure deadlines are met, documentation is accurate, and employees receive timely support. The team is looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, and comfortable balancing administrative details with frequent communication. If you're interested in building a long-term career in Human Resources, this role offers a strong foundation.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Coordinate new-hire paperwork, onboarding checklists, and orientation schedules.</li><li>Assist with background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 documentation.</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel files and update employee information.</li><li>Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting process.</li><li>Post job openings and assist with resume tracking and applicant follow-up.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR forms, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Help track employee changes, leave documentation, and training completion.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment paperwork and payroll-related updates.</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and HR correspondence.</li><li>Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and team events.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Assistant

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
Love details, spreadsheets, and keeping everything running behind the scenes? This could be your next move.A North County manufacturing and distribution organization is looking for an HR Assistant to support its employee services and HR operations team. With a workforce spread across office and operational environments, the company needs someone who can keep employee records current, assist with payroll preparation, and ensure important HR documentation is completed accurately and on time. This role is ideal for an administrative professional who enjoys structured processes but also likes being a resource for employees. You'll work alongside HR and payroll leadership, helping resolve routine questions, maintain compliance documentation, and coordinate employee changes.Candidates with experience in payroll support, timekeeping, onboarding, or employee records will be especially attractive for this opportunity.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with weekly or biweekly payroll preparation by reviewing timecards, missing punches, and employee changes.</li><li>Maintain employee files, status changes, compensation records, and other confidential documentation.</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and offboarding paperwork.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, employee data updates, and routine benefits questions.</li><li>Track vacation requests, leaves of absence, attendance records, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare employee change forms for new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay adjustments.</li><li>Help maintain compliance records, required notices, and training documentation.</li><li>Respond to employee questions and route more complex matters to HR leadership.</li><li>Reconcile basic timekeeping discrepancies with supervisors and payroll.</li><li>Maintain HR spreadsheets and prepare recurring reports.</li><li>Assist with audits of employee files and payroll documentation.</li><li>Support HR projects, policy updates, and employee communications.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

HR Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
48 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organization's workforce. This individual will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership, ensuring effective HR practices, compliance with employment regulations, and a positive workplace culture.The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and approachable HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR responsibilities while supporting the organization's mission and long-term goals. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day human resources operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR-related matters.</li><li>Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with organizational goals.</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Coordinate recruitment and hiring efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.</li><li>Oversee benefits administration, employee leave programs, and related HR documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.</li><li>Support performance review processes, employee development, training, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Assist with workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Develop, update, and communicate employee handbooks, HR policies, and workplace procedures.</li><li>Partner with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing of HR-related changes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall employee experience.</li><li>Provide guidance to managers on employee management, policy interpretation, and best practices.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Employment HR Attorney

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
185000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Highly Respected Orange County Firm Seeks Employment Attorney for Advice & Counsel Practice: 1560 Billables An established law firm is seeking an Employment Attorney to join and help grow its employment practice. The firm handles sophisticated matters across its practice groups and is known for maintaining a true lifestyle-oriented culture with exceptionally low turnover. This is a unique opportunity for an Employment Attorney who prefers preventative counseling and strategic HR work over litigation. Approximately 99% of the role is advice and counsel, as the firm has a separate litigation team that handles employment disputes. The firm is also open to attorneys coming from an in-house employment or HR counseling background. Employment Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Advise employers on day-to-day California employment and HR matters.</li><li>Conduct workplace and employment compliance audits.</li><li>Draft and revise employee handbooks.</li><li>Develop and update workplace policies and procedures.</li><li>Counsel clients regarding preventative employment practices and compliance issues.</li><li>Work directly with clients on practical solutions to workplace and personnel matters.</li><li>Help support the long-term growth and development of the firm's employment practice.</li></ul>Billables: 1560/year PERKS:<ul><li>Exceptionally low billable requirement compared with traditional law firm employment practices.</li><li>Approximately 99% advice and counsel work with little to no employment litigation responsibility.</li><li>Sophisticated employment and HR counseling work.</li><li>Significant long-term growth potential and an opportunity to help grow the employment department.</li><li>True lifestyle-oriented firm with a fantastic work environment and almost nonexistent turnover.</li><li>We have placed more than 10 attorneys and legal support professionals with the firm over the past five years. They have consistently reported positive experiences, and nearly all remain with the firm.</li><li>Established and highly respected presence in the Orange County legal community.</li><li>Quarterly billable-hour bonus opportunities and a year-end discretionary bonus.</li></ul>Compensation: $185,000 - $250,000 base salary + bonuses Benefits: Medical coverage through Anthem or Kaiser with a $350/month firm contribution toward employee and dependent coverage, firm-paid employee dental, 401(k) with discretionary profit sharing. TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Fullerton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
Robert Half's client is seeking an experienced interim Human Resources Manager/ Consultant to lead the operational execution of all core HR functions. This highly visible role serves as the backbone of the HR department, overseeing HR systems, performance management, compensation administration, benefits, compliance, workforce analytics, and employee lifecycle processes. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on HR leader with strong HRIS expertise, advanced reporting capabilities, and broad HR generalist experience. This role will be located onsite in Fullerton, CA. Key Responsibilities• Provide employee benefits counseling and support.• Audit benefits platforms and ensure compliance.• Lead recruitment efforts as needed• Conduct initial employee relations intake and partner on resolutions-Ensure compliance with Federal and California employment laws-Supervise and oversee 2 HR Coordinators
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Long Beach, CA
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Temporary to Hire
38.399 - 44.462 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a fast-paced logistics operation in Long Beach, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can confidently oversee recruiting, employee support, leave administration, and day-to-day HR operations while working closely with leaders across the business. The right candidate will bring a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities independently in a continuous 24/7 environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process by creating postings, reviewing applicants, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and guiding new employees through onboarding. • Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, offering practical guidance on workplace policies, procedures, and employee matters. • Oversee leave administration, including family and medical leave and other absences, with careful documentation, tracking, and timely communication. • Partner with leadership to address employee relations issues consistently, professionally, and in alignment with company expectations. • Maintain organized and accurate employee files, HR records, and supporting documentation across core processes. • Support key employee lifecycle activities such as onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and general HR administration. • Use HR and workforce systems, including Kronos, to manage employee information, timekeeping, and payroll-related records. • Collaborate with managers, peers, and executive leadership on ongoing workforce needs, HR priorities, and organizational initiatives. • Contribute to employee engagement efforts by helping coordinate company events and culture-building activities. • Provide dependable HR support with strong independent judgment and responsiveness to business and employee needs in a 24/7 operation.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

HR & Benefits Specialist

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing healthcare organization in Escondido to find an HR & Benefits Specialist who can deliver dependable employee support while keeping HR processes organized and compliant! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a go-to resource for employees, coordinating benefits and leave requests, and ensuring that important employment documentation is handled accurately.You'll work closely with HR leadership, payroll, and department managers to support employees throughout the employment lifecycle. The team is looking for someone who can balance employee questions with detail-heavy administrative work, maintain confidentiality, and follow through on issues from beginning to resolution. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and policy procedures.</li><li>Coordinate new-hire benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and employee status changes.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, digital personnel files, and HRIS information.</li><li>Assist with leave-of-absence administration, including tracking documentation and deadlines.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding, including required forms, system updates, and orientation scheduling.</li><li>Partner with payroll to verify employee changes, deductions, and benefits-related updates.</li><li>Monitor benefit enrollment deadlines and communicate reminders to employees.</li><li>Assist with open enrollment preparation, employee communications, and benefits presentations.</li><li>Track required training, certifications, and employment documentation.</li><li>Support HR audits by gathering records and identifying missing or outdated information.</li><li>Help maintain employee handbooks, policy acknowledgments, and compliance records.</li><li>Escalate sensitive employee relations matters to HR leadership as appropriate.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with an established, growing organization in San Marcos to identify a hands-on Human Resources Manager who can strengthen employee relations, support business leaders, and oversee day-to-day HR operations! This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with the practical realities of supporting employees and managers in a fast-paced business. The HR Manager will serve as a trusted resource for leadership and employees while helping maintain compliant, consistent, and effective people practices. From coaching managers through employee concerns to improving onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts, this person will have a meaningful impact on the employee experience and overall business operations. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and policy administration.</li><li>Partner with managers to address performance concerns, workplace conflicts, attendance issues, and corrective action.</li><li>Conduct or coordinate employee investigations and document findings appropriately.</li><li>Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour requirements, leave regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Oversee leave administration, accommodations, and return-to-work coordination.</li><li>Manage recruiting and workforce planning in partnership with department leaders.</li><li>Improve onboarding, orientation, and employee retention processes.</li><li>Guide managers through performance reviews, coaching conversations, and development planning.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and compliance documentation.</li><li>Review HR policies and recommend updates to support consistent practices.</li><li>Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training, and internal communications.</li><li>Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, hiring activity, and retention.</li><li>Support benefits administration and payroll coordination as needed.</li><li>Assist with workforce planning, organizational changes, and special HR projects.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
43 - 47 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing organization is looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead core people operations and support a diverse workforce across production, warehouse, and administrative teams. This role is ideal for an HR leader who is comfortable working directly with operations management, navigating employee relations matters, and developing practical processes that support both employees and business goals. This is a hands-on management opportunity for someone who can move between strategic planning and day-to-day HR issues, particularly in an environment where workforce planning, safety, attendance, and retention are essential.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective action processes.</li><li>Partner with production and warehouse leadership on workforce planning, staffing needs, and retention.</li><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and employee separation procedures.</li><li>Maintain HR policies and practices aligned with California employment requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with safety and operations teams on training documentation and workplace policy compliance.</li><li>Support leave administration, accommodations, benefits questions, and employee status changes.</li><li>Review turnover, attendance, staffing, and other HR metrics to identify trends.</li><li>Develop supervisor training on performance feedback, documentation, and employee management.</li><li>Oversee personnel records and HRIS data accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with payroll on employee changes, timekeeping concerns, and compensation updates.</li><li>Recommend improvements to HR processes, employee communication, and workplace engagement.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
A growing hospitality company in North County San Diego is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support its workforce and partner with operational leadership. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where staffing, employee engagement, and compliance directly impact daily operations.The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges of hospitality, including hourly workforce management, seasonal staffing needs, employee retention, and California employment regulations. This person will serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees while helping build a positive workplace culture.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.</li><li>Partner with department leaders on staffing plans, recruitment priorities, and workforce needs.</li><li>Advise managers on attendance concerns, performance issues, coaching, and corrective action.</li><li>Ensure compliance with California labor laws, wage-and-hour requirements, meal and rest periods, and required workplace policies.</li><li>Coordinate employee investigations and document findings and follow-up actions appropriately.</li><li>Develop employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Review HR policies and employee handbook procedures and recommend updates as needed.</li><li>Monitor turnover, staffing trends, and other workforce metrics.</li><li>Oversee benefits administration and coordinate with payroll on employee changes and pay-related questions.</li><li>Support training initiatives, new-hire orientation, and manager development.</li><li>Maintain accurate personnel files and confidential employee records.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and provide dependable support for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for employees accurately and on schedule, ensuring all earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are properly applied. • Administer payroll activities for employees working in multiple states while following applicable wage and tax regulations. • Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and update information related to pay rates, withholdings, direct deposit, and other payroll changes. • Review payroll data for discrepancies, research issues, and resolve errors before final submission. • Coordinate payroll-related reporting, including reconciliations and audit support, to help ensure compliance and data accuracy. • Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding payroll, deductions, time records, and paycheck details. • Support payroll process improvements and assist with operational changes or system-related updates as needed within the payroll function.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Monrovia, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 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 submit your resume and call 626.463.2030 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.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

HR Operations & Leave Coordinator

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 35 USD / Hourly
A North County organization is looking for an HR Operations & Leave Coordinator to support employee changes, leave administration, HR documentation, and day-to-day employee requests. This role is well suited for an HR professional who enjoys keeping records accurate, coordinating with employees and managers, and making sure sensitive processes are handled with care.You'll serve as an important administrative resource for the HR team, helping coordinate employee leaves, track documentation, update systems, and keep requests moving between employees, HR leadership, benefits partners, and payroll. The team needs someone who is discreet, organized, and comfortable managing deadlines while communicating with employees who may have questions about complicated processes.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Coordinate leave-of-absence requests and maintain leave tracking records.</li><li>Communicate required forms, deadlines, and next steps to employees.</li><li>Track leave documentation and coordinate follow-up with employees and relevant providers or benefits administrators, as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain employee records related to leave, return-to-work status, and employment changes.</li><li>Update HRIS information for transfers, promotions, status changes, and terminations.</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee questions regarding HR procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with payroll regarding leave-related pay and timekeeping updates.</li><li>Maintain confidential documentation and organize electronic personnel files.</li><li>Prepare reports tracking leave activity, outstanding paperwork, and employee status changes.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding when additional coverage is needed.</li><li>Help maintain HR procedures, templates, and internal documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline employee request tracking and follow-up.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Know payroll beyond the software? This role is for you.A North County professional services organization is looking for a Payroll Specialist who combines technical payroll knowledge with strong client and employee support skills. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how payroll information flows through a system, identifying discrepancies, and helping people resolve issues before they become larger problems. You'll partner with clients or internal departments to collect payroll information, validate employee data, process payroll accurately, and answer questions throughout the payroll cycle. The position also offers exposure to system workflows, account setup, reporting, and process improvements.The team is looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and take ownership of payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation.Your day-to-day responsibilities:<ul><li>Collect and review payroll information for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Process payroll according to established schedules and service deadlines.</li><li>Validate employee hours, pay rates, deductions, tax information, and direct deposit details.</li><li>Investigate payroll calculation issues and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Communicate with clients, employees, or department contacts regarding missing information and payroll questions.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new payroll accounts or employee groups.</li><li>Maintain payroll calendars, processing checklists, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll registers, reconciliation reports, and other recurring reporting.</li><li>Review payroll changes and ensure appropriate approvals are documented.</li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll processes.</li><li>Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions that improve accuracy and turnaround time.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
Payroll is your specialty. Accuracy is your reputation.A growing North County organization with multiple operating locations is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the importance of accurate payroll, enjoys troubleshooting discrepancies, and can manage competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail. Supporting a diverse employee population, this position requires someone who is comfortable handling hourly and salaried payroll, reviewing timekeeping records, processing employee changes, and partnering with managers to resolve issues before payroll closes. You'll have an active role in keeping payroll operations running smoothly while helping improve the processes behind them. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with employees and supervisors at all levels. If you enjoy owning your work, investigating discrepancies, and making sure people are paid correctly and on time, this could be a great fit.What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations.</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, missed punches, meal periods, and other timekeeping exceptions.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, bonuses, deductions, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections with HR and department managers.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information.</li><li>Review payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and benefit-related adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, deductions, and timekeeping.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Help identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll procedures.</li><li>Ensure payroll documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

City of Industry, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce based in City of Industry, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and locations, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review timekeeping, attendance, and related payroll inputs to confirm data integrity before final payroll submission. • Handle special payments such as manual checks, corrections, and off-cycle payroll transactions when needed. • Reconcile payroll results, verify reports, and maintain complete payroll records and supporting documentation. • Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other required deductions in accordance with legal requirements. • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, reconciliations, and W-2 preparation. • Support benefit-related payroll transactions and work with external vendors on items such as retirement and other employee programs. • Partner with HR and Finance to align employee data, benefit changes, and payroll reporting, while assisting with related accounting support as needed. • Troubleshoot payroll system interfaces and file transmissions, and update procedures or process documentation to improve consistency and compliance.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Rosemead, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a Contract engagement in Rosemead, California. This role will oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations while helping establish a structured payroll process for employees in a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in end-to-end payroll administration, employee setup, tax compliance, and payroll support across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and payments are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule. • Set up and maintain payroll records for new hires and existing staff, including direct deposit details, earnings codes, tax elections, and employee data updates. • Support the transition of employees to W-2 status by coordinating onboarding-related payroll activities and confirming proper classification and documentation. • Manage payroll tax withholding activities and assist with timely filing requirements to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Prepare and distribute year-end payroll documents, including W-2 forms, while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Monitor payroll practices and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. • Work within ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform to maintain payroll data integrity and generate required reports. • Respond to payroll questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downey, CA
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Temporary / Contract
36.1 - 41.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a school district team in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can support payroll operations while partnering with HR, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to improve system performance and accuracy. The role focuses on payroll process configuration, compliance, data integrity, training, and ongoing user support within a complex organizational environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with district departments and cross-functional teams to gather payroll needs and translate them into effective system solutions. • Oversee payroll system setup activities, perform testing, and identify issues that affect processing accuracy or functionality. • Manage data conversion efforts by reviewing migrated records, validating results, and reconciling discrepancies before and after implementation. • Create user guides, reference materials, and training sessions to help payroll staff and end-users work confidently within the system. • Act as the primary point of coordination between the district and external software providers to address technical concerns and service issues. • Monitor payroll practices to ensure alignment with applicable regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards. • Provide ongoing support after implementation by resolving system-related problems and recommending process or functionality improvements. • Assist with payroll-related audits, benefits administration impacts, and documentation tied to accounting and reporting needs.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

HR Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking an organized, detail-driven HR Onboarding Specialist to help manage the employee experience from offer acceptance through the first several weeks on the job. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys HR administration, coordinating with people across departments, and ensuring every required document and onboarding milestone is completed accurately. You'll partner with HR, recruiting, hiring managers, and incoming employees to coordinate paperwork, background screenings, orientation schedules, and system access. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable following up on outstanding items, and able to keep multiple new hires moving through the onboarding process without letting important details slip.What you'll do:<ul><li>Coordinate onboarding timelines for new employees across multiple departments.</li><li>Prepare offer documentation, onboarding packets, and new-hire checklists.</li><li>Track background checks, employment verifications, and required employment documents.</li><li>Coordinate I-9 completion and follow up on outstanding steps within required timelines.</li><li>Schedule orientation sessions and communicate first-day instructions.</li><li>Enter new-hire information into HR systems and verify data accuracy.</li><li>Coordinate with IT and department managers regarding system access and equipment.</li><li>Maintain electronic personnel files and confidential employee documentation.</li><li>Respond to new-hire questions about forms, orientation, and onboarding procedures.</li><li>Track completion of required training, acknowledgments, and compliance documents.</li><li>Prepare onboarding reports and identify incomplete items requiring follow-up.</li><li>Recommend improvements to onboarding workflows and communication.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Commerce, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join a textile manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day HR operations across corporate, retail, and warehouse teams, helping create a smooth employee experience from onboarding through separation. The position is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing a high-volume workload while partnering with payroll, recruiting, legal, and HR leadership. Responsibilities: • Coordinate HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee orientation, status changes, and offboarding support for corporate, retail, and warehouse employees. • Maintain personnel records, HR files, and employment documentation with a high level of accuracy while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations. • Partner with internal teams such as Payroll, Legal, Recruiting, and HR leadership to prepare employment documents, support employee setup, and keep HR processes running efficiently. • Respond to employee questions related to HR policies, processes, and documentation, and route sensitive matters to the appropriate HR partners when needed. • Prepare and track HR reports and metrics such as headcount, turnover, and audit-related data to support business and compliance needs. • Review and troubleshoot HRIS and workforce data issues, correct discrepancies across systems, and help improve operational workflows. • Contribute to HR projects such as seasonal staffing efforts, employee conversions, compensation updates, ticket resolution, data updates, and system-related process support. • Assist with compliance reviews involving work authorization records, personnel documentation, data governance, and other regulatory requirements. • Help maintain HR policies, procedures, and reference materials for employees and internal HR teams, ensuring information remains current and accessible. • Support HR Business Partners with administrative and employee relations tasks, including exit processes, engagement activities, investigations, policy communications, and other assigned projects.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support the payroll team of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping employee records organized, and making sure payroll information is accurate before each processing deadline. The successful candidate will help maintain timekeeping records, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisors and HR to resolve missing punches, incorrect hours, and employee information changes. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who wants to build their skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review employee timesheets, timecards, and attendance records for accuracy.</li><li>Enter payroll data and verify regular hours, overtime, PTO, and other applicable earnings.</li><li>Follow up with department supervisors regarding missing punches or unapproved timecards.</li><li>Update employee payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and verify data before submission.</li><li>Research discrepancies involving hours worked, deductions, and pay statements.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding timekeeping and payroll.</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll files and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and internal audits.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure employee records remain accurate and current.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Pauma Valley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a diverse, multi-location workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who understands the importance of accurate, timely employee pay and can manage complex payroll requirements while improving systems, controls, and team performance. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll data is accurate, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll practices remain aligned with applicable federal and California requirements. Experience supporting hourly employees across multiple locations is especially valuable.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-location employee population.</li><li>Manage payroll calendars, review payroll registers, and ensure timely processing of scheduled pay cycles.</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and establish clear review procedures and processing standards.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of employee deductions, garnishments, benefit changes, and tax withholding updates.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal/rest period rules.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, quarter-end reporting, and year-end activities.</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, leave-related updates, and employee records.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and oversee corrections and off-cycle payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with accounting during month-end close.</li><li>Maintain payroll controls, confidential records, and audit documentation.</li><li>Evaluate payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and automation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Camp Pendleton North, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for an organized Accounting Assistant to support payroll-related accounting, expense tracking, and financial recordkeeping for a business serving clients in the Camp Pendleton area! This role is well suited for someone who likes structured processes, accurate records, and a mix of accounting and administrative responsibilities. Working alongside the accounting and operations teams, you'll help keep employee expense records, vendor transactions, and financial documentation current. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling confidential information and knows the importance of accuracy when financial records affect payroll, reporting, and billing.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enter invoices, expense reports, and other financial transactions into the accounting system.</li><li>Review receipts and supporting documentation for completeness and proper coding.</li><li>Assist with payroll data preparation, timekeeping reconciliations, and payroll-related journal entries.</li><li>Track employee reimbursements and company credit card expenses.</li><li>Help reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and selected general ledger accounts.</li><li>Process vendor information updates and maintain accurate payment records.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and invoice approval tracking.</li><li>Organize financial documentation for internal reviews and client billing support.</li><li>Maintain spreadsheets used to track expenses, outstanding items, and payment status.</li><li>Research discrepancies and follow up with employees or departments for missing information.</li><li>Support month-end close by gathering documents and preparing basic account schedules.</li><li>Handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations for a manufacturing /distribution organization in Santa Fe Springs, California. This Contract position will play a key role in keeping payables, receivables, and banking activity accurate, organized, and up to date. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting support experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment with shifting priorities. Responsibilities:• Oversee the accounts payable inbox, respond to incoming items promptly, and route documentation for timely action.• Partner with internal teams to secure approvals for vendor invoices and employee expense submissions before processing.• Enter and post accounts payable activity, including invoices and disbursements made through checks, wires, and other approved payment methods.• Apply incoming customer payments to accounts receivable records with a high level of accuracy and within required deadlines.• Maintain complete bank activity records and assist with reconciliations to ensure financial data aligns with account balances.• Capture and document tariff-related charges in accordance with established accounting guidelines and company procedures.• Provide broader accounting assistance as priorities shift, including support tied to operational or system-related changes.• Help preserve accurate financial records by reviewing transactions for completeness, coding, and proper documentation.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

San Bernardino, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Recruiter to support hiring efforts for a non-profit organization in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented recruiting specialist who can manage the full recruitment cycle, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver a well-organized hiring experience. The person in this role will help attract talent with relevant experience, guide candidates through each stage of the process, and support consistent, compliant recruiting practices. Responsibilities: • Build and execute creative sourcing approaches using job boards, social platforms, networking channels, and community hiring events to connect with candidates who have relevant experience. • Prepare and publish engaging position announcements across appropriate internal and external platforms after receiving approval to move forward. • Review applications, evaluate candidate backgrounds, and identify individuals whose skills and experience align with hiring needs. • Arrange interviews and oversee scheduling details to create a smooth, well-organized process for candidates and hiring teams. • Present employment offers to selected candidates and support timely communication during the final stages of hiring. • Maintain accurate recruitment documentation within the applicant tracking system and ensure hiring activities follow applicable employment laws and regulations. • Create standard operating procedures for recruiting and onboarding workflows to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and compliance. • Partner with stakeholders throughout the hiring process to help keep recruitment activities organized and moving forward effectively.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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