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6 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Modesto, CA

Payroll Associate
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support a high-volume payroll environment for our client in Livemore. This is a long-term contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a full-time role. The ideal candidate has experience auditing large volumes of timecards and a solid understanding of California labor laws.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process and audit high-volume employee timecards for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Review payroll data including hours worked, overtime, meal/rest breaks, and pay codes</li><li>Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with California labor laws and company policies</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Partner with HR and managers to verify timekeeping and employee records</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and support audits as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
HR Business Partner
  • Dublin, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled HR Business Partner in the SF Bay Area to assist our client on this long-term contract position. This role will require travel once a week around the Bay Area to various client locations. You will collaborate with business leaders and employees to drive organizational success while ensuring adherence to company policies, employment laws, and union agreements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic HR guidance in a unionized environment while supporting performance management and employee relations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with managers and leaders to align workforce planning and organizational development initiatives with business goals.</p><p>• Offer expert advice on employee engagement, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.</p><p>• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with union contract provisions.</p><p>• Foster strong labor-management relationships by serving as a liaison between management and union representatives.</p><p>• Investigate and support the resolution of employee grievances in accordance with company policies and union agreements.</p><p>• Implement HR programs and policies that enhance employee relations and support compliance with employment laws.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to leaders on HR best practices and labor law requirements.</p><p>• Assist in developing strategies to improve overall employee satisfaction and organizational culture.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure adherence to HR compliance standards across all levels of the organization.</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Pleasanton, California. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to manage payroll operations for a diverse employee base of over 1000+ individuals across multiple states. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll processing and must have processed payroll SuccessFactors EC Payroll or SAP on premise Payroll. (open to remote!)</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll on a semi-monthly or bi-weekly basis for over 1000 employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors as the primary payroll platform, supporting system activities such as data validation, testing, and troubleshooting.</p><p>• Train and assist team members and end-users in the functionalities of SAP SuccessFactors.</p><p>• Maintain accurate payroll records, conduct audits, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare detailed payroll reports and analytics using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and custom formulas.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless data integration and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor team members, providing guidance and assigning tasks during system transitions.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive documentation and training materials to support updated payroll procedures and workflows.</p>
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A leading construction company in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temporary-to-full-time opportunity. This on-site position offers full-time hours and the potential for long-term employment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for union and non-union construction employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established labor contracts.</li><li>Review, balance, and post union payroll timecards for multiple plants and construction projects; audit for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Manually enter and verify timecard data in in one system; upload balanced time data into company payroll software.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all union contract rules, including differing pay rates, overtime/undertime, lunch penalties, and other contractual-specific terms.</li><li>Issue, reconcile, and track corporate checks for payroll and wage-related liabilities.</li><li>Stay current with union requirements and labor compliance standards.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, project managers, and accounting to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated expertise in processing union payroll within the construction industry.</li><li>Ability to strictly interpret and apply various union contract terms, including complex pay calculations and time code compliance.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.</li><li>Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Availability to work full-time, on-site in Modesto, CA.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with manual timecard processes and balancing/upload workflows.</li><li>Previous experience supporting multi-site or multi-plant construction payroll operations.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
  • 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z
Human Resource Business Partner
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides hands-on HR support across multiple locations in a grocery retail environment, ensuring compliance with California labor laws. The role blends daily HR operations with strategic partnership to align people practices with business goals.<br><br>Key responsibilities include managing employee relations (performance issues, investigations, terminations), supporting recruitment and onboarding, assisting with benefits and leave management, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. The HRBP also supports performance management, training and development, and change initiatives.<br><br>Additionally, the role involves analyzing HR data, maintaining records, and driving employee engagement by working closely with leaders to improve workplace satisfaction and foster a high-performance culture.<br><br>Most important keys: <br> · This HRBP will cover primarily Stockton and Lodi as far south as Manteca and as far west as Fairfield- comfortable to travel <br> · Very strong time manager and prioritizing task coming their way- have to be able to manage and budget their day- have a level of autonomy <br> · CA employment law knowledge (federal, state, and labor laws)<br> · Experienced HRBP in CA (Employee investigations, Interactive processes for ADA accommodations, exempt vs nonexempt, meal penalty, Etc.)<br> · There will be collaboration and support but need foundational knowledge<br> · Software- Workday, Day force- just a preference, comfortable working in an HR system- required <br> · Bachelors, strongly preferred or strong working experience <br>HR Certifications – all are a preference
  • 2026-04-13T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 62400 - 72800 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a dedicated HR Generalist to join our team in Lodi, California. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to essential HR functions, including leave management, recruitment, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of HR best practices and a proactive approach to supporting employees and managers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage leave administration processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal leave policies.<br>• Support recruitment efforts by posting job requisitions, reviewing applications, and coordinating interview schedules.<br>• Provide assistance with HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and generating reports.<br>• Collaborate on special HR projects to improve processes and enhance employee engagement.<br>• Serve as a resource for managers and employees regarding HR policies and procedures.<br>• Utilize HRIS systems, such as Workday, to manage and update employee data.<br>• Assist in onboarding new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.<br>• Address basic employee relations inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.<br>• Support benefit administration functions, including enrollment and employee communications.
  • 2026-04-13T00:00:00Z