6 Results for Hr Payroll Assistant Jobs in Modesto, CA

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Human Resources Administrator

Merced, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to support a wide range of HR operations in Merced, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on employee relations, onboarding coordination, compliance support, and accurate administration of personnel records across the organization. The person in this role will work closely with leaders, employees, union representatives, recruiters, and payroll partners to help maintain consistent HR practices and timely follow-through on sensitive matters. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day HR administrative activities, including maintaining organized employee files and ensuring personnel records remain accurate, current, and audit-ready. • Guide onboarding activities from offer stage through start date by coordinating interviews, preparing employment documentation, scheduling pre-employment screenings, and supporting new employee readiness. • Partner with department managers to track performance review completion, verify supporting documentation, and confirm alignment with company standards and applicable employment regulations. • Provide HR support on employee relations matters involving both non-union and union team members, using the appropriate communication approach and process for each employee group. • Assist with sensitive workforce issues such as workers’ compensation cases, corrective action documentation, and separation processes while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. • Coordinate with recruiting teams to post vacancies, manage staffing-related logistics, and support timely movement of candidates through the selection process. • Work alongside payroll and benefits contacts to submit and track updates related to compensation changes, benefits administration, and other employee status adjustments. • Help reinforce compliance with HR policies, labor requirements, and internal procedures through accurate documentation, follow-up, and routine record review.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Stockton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Steven Lahey with Robert Half is hiring, on behalf of our client, an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people operations for a retail organization in Stockton, California. This role will serve as a strategic partner to leadership by strengthening hiring, employee support, compliance, and talent development across multiple business locations. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong knowledge of California employment practices, and the ability to build programs that support both operational goals and a positive workplace culture. Responsibilities:• Work closely with business leaders to shape staffing plans, improve hiring outcomes, guide onboarding efforts, and strengthen employee retention across locations.• Lead employee relations activities by handling workplace concerns, conducting fact-based investigations, advising on corrective action, and coaching managers through performance-related matters.• Direct recruiting efforts for a range of positions, including skilled trades, parts and operations support, sales, branch leadership, and corporate team roles.• Oversee pay practices by supporting compensation planning, reviewing salary alignment, analyzing market data, and maintaining consistent job leveling frameworks.• Administer benefit programs and employee leave processes, while coordinating open enrollment, accommodation requests, workers’ compensation matters, and related compliance activities.• Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, with particular attention to California labor standards, wage and hour requirements, and workplace safety expectations.• Create, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and handbook content to promote consistency, clarity, and best practices throughout the organization.• Support performance management, succession planning, leadership growth, and employee engagement initiatives that contribute to long-term organizational success.• Partner with department leaders to identify training priorities and organize career development, supervisor education, and required compliance learning.• Supervise HR-related records, reporting, workforce data, unemployment claims, employment verifications, and other employment risk management processes, while providing guidance to HR team members as needed.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Antioch, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistContract-to-Hire OpportunityAbout the RoleRobert Half is partnering with a well-established construction company seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume payroll in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with multiple pay rates, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll where applicable. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for field and office employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit elections.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll registers, labor reports, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements when applicable.</li><li>Process and audit employee timecards and labor allocations for job costing purposes.</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee and project information is reflected in payroll.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll-related filings.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Coordinator

Lodi, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21.4225 - 24.805 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support payroll and related administrative activities for a service-focused organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys accurate data handling, responsive employee support, and working in a fast-moving environment with firm deadlines. The ideal candidate will help maintain payroll records, assist with time and attendance review, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll operations while protecting sensitive information. Responsibilities: • Review employee time and attendance information for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing before payroll deadlines. • Enter and update payroll-related details in company systems while keeping employee records organized and current. • Assist team members and employees with payroll questions, providing clear and attentive customer support. • Maintain documentation associated with payroll activities, including records tied to employee status changes and pay-related updates. • Identify discrepancies in payroll data, research issues, and escalate or resolve them in accordance with established procedures. • Support recurring payroll tasks by following checklists, meeting required timelines, and ensuring compliance with standard processes. • Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and a high level of care.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. HR Generalist

Livermore, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 40 USD / Hourly
Contract to Hire Role - 100% on-site in Livermore, CASenior HR Generalist - Sole HR Person for the OrganizationBilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred. 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. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day human resources activities for a workforce of approximately 100 employees, ensuring smooth and effective HR service delivery.• Review, refine, and maintain HR policies, internal procedures, handbook content, and other core documentation to keep programs current and consistent.• Monitor adherence to employment regulations and HR standards at the federal, state, and local levels, with particular attention to California requirements.• Oversee employee records, HR data accuracy, reporting, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable and organized personnel information.• Guide employees and managers through key stages of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, job changes, leave events, and separations.• Advise leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement efforts, performance concerns, corrective action, and policy interpretation.• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across departments, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer administration, and pre-employment onboarding steps.• Administer benefits and leave programs, serve as a point of contact for vendors and brokers, and support annual enrollment and employee education activities.• Process or supervise payroll updates related to hires, departures, compensation changes, and deductions while coordinating with payroll and finance contacts to resolve issues.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Generalist

Stockton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. For immediate consideration please contact Nikhil Anand via LinkedIn or call (209) 227-1478. Responsibilities:• Address routine employee concerns, document relevant details, and resolve issues within established HR guidelines while referring higher-risk situations to senior HR leaders.• Advise employees and supervisors on company policies, standard procedures, and everyday HR practices to promote consistent application across teams.• Organize performance management activities by supporting goal-setting cycles, review timelines, manager documentation, and follow-through on required steps.• Assist with engagement efforts by helping administer surveys, collecting feedback, monitoring action items, and supporting internal communication initiatives.• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including paperwork, scheduling, and orientation support, to deliver a smooth and consistent introduction to the organization.• Oversee offboarding administration by preparing documentation, coordinating departures, and helping ensure compliance with company requirements.• 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.• Arrange training sessions and support HR communications and educational programs that strengthen employee understanding of workplace practices and culture.• Monitor HR workflows, reports, and administrative processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and standardization across operations.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

6 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Modesto, CA