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4 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Modesto, CA

Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support divisional operations in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract position will lead core HR initiatives across employee support, talent programs, compliance, and policy administration while acting as a trusted partner to leadership. The role requires someone who can balance day-to-day human resources execution with strategic guidance that strengthens workforce effectiveness and organizational accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct full-cycle talent activities, including recruiting, onboarding, training coordination, compensation support, and benefits administration.<br>• Provide guidance on sensitive employee matters by addressing performance concerns, workplace issues, corrective action, and separation processes with professionalism and consistency.<br>• Interpret and apply employment laws and workplace regulations to help ensure divisional practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to offer practical advice on HR policies, workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement strategies.<br>• Oversee the accuracy and confidentiality of personnel files, HR documentation, and system records while supporting reliable data management practices.<br>• Prepare and analyze HR reports and workforce metrics to help leadership make informed decisions related to staffing, retention, and organizational trends.<br>• Support administration of HR programs and procedures to promote consistency, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement of human resources processes and tools, including effective use of HRIS platforms and onboarding workflows.
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Ceres, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a team in California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This onsite role supports permanent hours Monday through Friday and is ideal for someone who can oversee payroll operations with accuracy, consistency, and strong regulatory awareness. The position plays an important role in keeping payroll records current, processing biweekly payroll on schedule, and supporting sound financial administration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the complete in-house payroll cycle and ensure employees are compensated accurately and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Process biweekly payroll while verifying earnings, deductions, and adjustments before final submission.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related filings and year-end documents, including quarterly reports and W-2 forms, with close attention to accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain timekeeping and attendance data, updating records as needed to support correct payroll calculations.</p><p>• Administer payroll changes tied to garnishments, retirement contributions, and other employee-specific deductions or withholdings.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll activity, review transaction details, and assist with audits to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Apply current federal and state payroll regulations to day-to-day processing and help maintain ongoing compliance across payroll practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991 for consideration!</p>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Sr. HR Generalist
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Contract to Hire Role - 100% on-site in Livermore, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Senior HR Generalist</strong> - Sole HR Person for the Organization</p><p><strong>Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred. </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to support a dynamic organization in Livermore, California. This role will lead essential human resources activities across employee support, compliance, recruiting, benefits, and payroll. The ideal candidate brings broad HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day human resources activities for a workforce of approximately 100 employees, ensuring smooth and effective HR service delivery.</p><p>• Review, refine, and maintain HR policies, internal procedures, handbook content, and other core documentation to keep programs current and consistent.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to employment regulations and HR standards at the federal, state, and local levels, with particular attention to California requirements.</p><p>• Oversee employee records, HR data accuracy, reporting, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable and organized personnel information.</p><p>• Guide employees and managers through key stages of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, job changes, leave events, and separations.</p><p>• Advise leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement efforts, performance concerns, corrective action, and policy interpretation.</p><p>• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across departments, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer administration, and pre-employment onboarding steps.</p><p>• Administer benefits and leave programs, serve as a point of contact for vendors and brokers, and support annual enrollment and employee education activities.</p><p>• Process or supervise payroll updates related to hires, departures, compensation changes, and deductions while coordinating with payroll and finance contacts to resolve issues.</p>
  • 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Generalist
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations and help create a positive, well-organized employee experience in Stockton, California. This role will partner with employees, managers, and HR leadership across day-to-day HR activities, including employee support, onboarding, performance processes, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Nikhil Anand via LinkedIn or call (209) 227-1478.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Address routine employee concerns, document relevant details, and resolve issues within established HR guidelines while referring higher-risk situations to senior HR leaders.</p><p>• Advise employees and supervisors on company policies, standard procedures, and everyday HR practices to promote consistent application across teams.</p><p>• Organize performance management activities by supporting goal-setting cycles, review timelines, manager documentation, and follow-through on required steps.</p><p>• Assist with engagement efforts by helping administer surveys, collecting feedback, monitoring action items, and supporting internal communication initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including paperwork, scheduling, and orientation support, to deliver a smooth and consistent introduction to the organization.</p><p>• Oversee offboarding administration by preparing documentation, coordinating departures, and helping ensure compliance with company requirements.</p><p>• Provide operational HR support in areas such as benefits questions, open enrollment coordination, leave administration, retirement plan inquiries, and upkeep of employee records in HR systems.</p><p>• Arrange training sessions and support HR communications and educational programs that strengthen employee understanding of workplace practices and culture.</p><p>• Monitor HR workflows, reports, and administrative processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and standardization across operations.</p>
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z