<p>Our client, a <strong>well-established and growing company in Oceanside</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their team. This role is designed for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all payroll processes. As the Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a <strong>critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time</strong>, while also assisting with reporting, auditing, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills who also enjoys being part of a collaborative HR and Finance team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review and verify employee timesheets, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and tax withholdings.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for management and finance teams.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure new hires, terminations, and employee changes are processed correctly.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and prepare documentation for external auditors.</li><li>Stay up to date on payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance updates.</li></ul>
<p>Client is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to partner with the HR & Enterprise Services team on a 6-month engagement (October 2024 – March 2025).</p><p>This role will serve as a catalyst for change, leading a full redesign of the City’s performance review and management process. The ideal consultant will bring:</p><ul><li>Extensive public sector HR experience, including knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance requirements</li><li>Proven expertise in performance management system design and implementation</li><li>Strong change-management and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>A history of streamlining processes and delivering measurable results</li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cerritos, CA</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months (October 2024 – March 2025)</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a modern, efficient, and impactful performance management system that will support organizational excellence well into the future.</p><p>If you or someone in your network may be interested, please reach out directly to discuss further.</p><p>#HRConsulting #PerformanceManagement #PublicSectorHR #Cerritos #ChangeManagement #ConsultingOpportunity</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support our hotel client on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll for both union and non-union employees, be proficient with <strong>ADP Workforce Now (WFN)</strong>, and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in a fast-paced hospitality environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for union and non-union employees accurately and on schedule</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable labor laws</li><li>Run payroll through ADP Workforce Now and verify accuracy of hours, wages, deductions, and benefits</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll reports for management and regulatory compliance</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data and tax information</li><li>Support month-end and year-end payroll reconciliation and reporting</li><li>Assist with special payroll projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Newport Beach, California. This role is essential to ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and data validation for a dynamic and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to evaluate processes and suggest improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll for approximately 250 employees across 55 offices, including corporate staff.<br>• Support the implementation of the Paychex system, ensuring readiness for the first pay date in January.<br>• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment processes.<br>• Audit and validate payroll data and related processes, providing recommendations for improvement.<br>• Manage ad-hoc projects as assigned to support payroll, benefits, and HR functions.<br>• Evaluate current practices and suggest best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
We are looking for an experienced HR Recruiter to join our team in Azusa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will focus on supporting recruitment efforts and ensuring a seamless hiring process for our organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a non-profit environment while sharpening your HR expertise.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.<br>• Coordinate and conduct personality assessments for prospective hires.<br>• Travel occasionally to set up interviews and meet with candidates.<br>• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to maintain and organize candidate records.<br>• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.<br>• Perform background checks and ensure compliance with organizational policies.<br>• Leverage ADP Workforce Now and other HR tools to streamline recruitment workflows.<br>• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and external vendors to expand talent networks.<br>• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of hiring strategies.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends to enhance recruitment processes and attract top talent.
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review and audit timesheets, deductions, and benefits</li><li>Maintain payroll records and reports</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from staff</li><li>Ensure compliance with state/federal wage laws</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is working with clients that are seeking ambitious payroll clerks to join their dynamic, fast-growing team! In this role, you will support the Payroll department in a variety of clerical duties, and you will be responsible for data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution and providing statements to various departments. You should have the ability to communicate effectively with both the internal team and outside customers. If you want a challenging position with an industry leader and strong career growth opportunity, this position may be for you! This temporary assignment offers great career growth. Please submit your resume and call 805-496-2805 for immediate consideration. </p><p>• Contact employees via email and phone to obtain timesheet approvals</p><p>• Deliver instruction/training to employees regarding the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc.</p><p>• Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc.</p><p>• Data entry into Excel and the ADP payroll system</p><p>• Enter and audit union calculations via Excel as instructed</p><p>• Download and distribute/save reports as instructed</p><p>• Build and run custom reports out of ADP</p><p>• Other duties as assigned</p>
<p><strong>Respected OC Firm Seeks Employment Litigation Attorney HEAVY MENTORSHIP</strong></p><p><br></p><p>About Firm & Position:</p><p>A well-known, community-rooted mid-sized law firm in Orange County is seeking an <strong>employment litigation attorney</strong> to join its labor & employment group. Known for its low turnover, high-end clients, and commitment to attorney development, the firm has a proven track record of training and promoting within.</p><p><br></p><p>Employment Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Represent employer clients in employment-related disputes, including wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and discrimination claims</li><li>Handle litigation matters from pre-litigation through resolution (discovery, motion work, depositions, hearings, and trial prep)</li><li>Draft responses to agency complaints (EEOC, DFEH, DLSE)</li><li>Advise clients throughout the litigation process and help mitigate risk</li><li>Collaborate with partners and clients directly on legal strategy and resolution</li></ul><p>Hours:</p><ul><li>Billable target: 120–130 hours/month</li><li>100% onsite to start; remote flexibility available after ramp-up</li><li>Firm provides full WFH tech support setup for hybrid days</li></ul><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>High-quality litigation work without overwhelming billables</li><li>Proven partnership path with structured training</li><li>Direct access to clients and decision-makers</li><li>Dynamic, family-friendly culture with extremely low turnover</li><li>Multiple attorneys and staff placed here have stayed long-term and thrived</li></ul><p>Salary:</p><p>$125K to $195K+ depending on experience</p><p> Bonus structure includes:</p><ul><li>Quarterly bonuses for exceeding billable targets</li><li>Year-end discretionary performance bonuses</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Medical: Choice of Anthem or Kaiser plans; $350/month firm contribution (often fully covers base plan for employee + dependents)</li><li>Dental: Fully covered by firm for employee</li><li>401(k) with discretionary profit sharing</li><li>PTO: 10 vacation days in first year</li><li>Sick leave: 3 days in year one, increases to 6 days annually after Jan 1</li><li>Annual performance reviews</li></ul><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>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes for union employees. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking a fast-paced environment with high-volume payroll responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly payroll for over 700 union employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Audit payroll data uploaded into the system to identify and correct discrepancies.</p><p>• Manage payroll operations across two locations, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Handle full-cycle payroll responsibilities, including calculations, adjustments, and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless payroll processing for union employees.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and documentation to support payroll audits and compliance checks.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues promptly.</p><p>• Support bilingual communication needs, particularly in Spanish, as required.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Lead to join our client's team in West Hollywood, California. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial reporting, payroll, and vendor management. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth and efficiency of this unique and dynamic organization by implementing best practices and maintaining strong financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, including preparing workpapers, reviewing reconciliations, and assembling financial statements with variance analysis.</p><p>• Oversee bookkeeping and vendor management activities, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliation of transactions while maintaining quality standards.</p><p>• Coordinate accounts payable processes, including vendor onboarding, payment approvals, and tracking early-pay discounts.</p><p>• Ensure accurate invoicing and accounts receivable aging, collaborating with sales teams to enforce credit rules and manage collections.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory reports with financial records, documenting adjustments and maintaining discipline around landed-cost entries.</p><p>• Monitor daily cash flow, prepare weekly payment runs, and maintain a 13-week cash forecast for management review.</p><p>• Lead compliance activities, including sales tax reporting, year-end financial statements, and regulatory filings.</p><p>• Develop and enforce internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and optimize operational efficiency.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic school district team in Lawndale, California. This contract position requires an individual with exceptional organizational abilities and accuracy to manage high volumes of payroll data efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring employees are compensated correctly and on time while navigating a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, print, and validate time reports to ensure accurate alignment with paper timesheets submitted by school sites.<br>• Process additional timesheets for various employee groups, including teachers, classified staff, and hourly employees, with volumes exceeding 50–60 per month.<br>• Input payroll data into the district’s payroll system, assigning appropriate account numbers and processing employees individually.<br>• Manage multiple payroll cycles, including bi-monthly and monthly runs for certificated and classified staff.<br>• Reconcile supplemental hours and additional pay requests to ensure accuracy in compensation.<br>• Audit and update sick leave balances by reviewing prior year records and performing manual corrections using Excel.<br>• Collaborate closely with payroll staff to meet tight deadlines during the two-week payroll processing period.<br>• Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with payroll regulations and district policies.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Ana, California. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to the efficient management of payroll operations for a growing organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-cycle payroll and certified payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for approximately 130 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Manage certified payroll operations, including the preparation and submission of required documentation.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records and troubleshoot system-related issues.<br>• Handle payroll for unionized employees, ensuring compliance with union agreements and regulations.<br>• Assist with payroll system transitions and process improvements to enhance efficiency.<br>• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure payroll data integrity and compliance with company policies.<br>• Provide support for audits and reporting requirements related to payroll operations.<br>• Train and support new payroll personnel to maintain continuity in processes.
