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10 results for Hr Payroll Specialist in Modesto, CA

Payroll Specialist
  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established construction company in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for an open role opportunity. This is a full-time, on-site role supporting payroll operations for construction and plant employees, with a strong emphasis on <strong>union payroll processing</strong> and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for union employees in a construction environment with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Review and audit timecards for plant and construction employees, ensuring all hours are accurate and compliant with applicable union agreements.</li><li>Enter timecard data into HeavyJob E360 and process manual timecards for plant employees.</li><li>Balance payroll time and upload verified information into Vista once time is reconciled.</li><li>Balance, post, and process corporate cut checks.</li><li>Interpret and apply union contract rules related to wages, overtime, undertime, shift differentials, and lunch penalties.</li><li>Ensure payroll is administered in accordance with union agreements and applicable regulations.</li><li>Manage union payments and support related payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Prepare and support certified payroll reporting.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain timely payroll processing.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.</li><li>Must have union payroll processing experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Strong knowledge of union payroll, union agreements, union payments, and certified payroll reporting.</li><li>Experience working with unions such as Operating Engineers, Laborers, and Cement Masons strongly preferred.</li><li>Solid understanding of union rules regarding overtime, undertime, lunch penalties, and contract-specific pay requirements.</li><li>Experience reviewing and processing both electronic and manual timecards.</li><li>Proficiency with HeavyJob E360 and Vista is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to work full-time on-site in Modesto, CA.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Tracy, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a team in Tracy, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is confident managing payroll from start to finish while also assisting with certified payroll reporting, benefits-related administration, and selected accounting tasks. The right candidate will bring strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, union-related deductions, and financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and review certified payroll documentation, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines.</p><p>• Enter, validate, and maintain payroll and employee data in internal systems with a high level of precision.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice handling, payment tracking, and related recordkeeping.</p><p>• Administer payroll-related benefits information and coordinate updates for deductions, enrollments, and employee changes.</p><p>• Monitor union benefit calculations and confirm that required withholdings, contributions, and reporting are handled correctly.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll totals, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Assist with payroll process updates or system-related workflow changes as needed while preserving data accuracy and continuity.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll files and supporting documentation for audits, reporting needs, and internal review.</p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 35 - 39 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a growing organization in Stockton, California. This Contract to permanent position will lead key HR operations with a strong focus on employee relations, union collaboration, payroll administration, benefits oversight, and policy guidance. The role requires sound judgment, a hands-on approach to resolving workplace matters, and the ability to manage multiple HR programs while partnering closely with leaders across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise supervisors and department leaders on employee relations matters, workplace policies, coaching strategies, and appropriate documentation for performance concerns.</p><p>• Conduct workplace reviews and investigations, prepare findings, and recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when needed.</p><p>• Administer labor relations activities in a union setting, including grievance handling, contract interpretation, and support during collective bargaining efforts.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related HR processes, including reporting and maintaining accurate employee status changes such as new employee additions, separations, compensation updates, and retirements.</p><p>• Manage health and welfare programs by coordinating enrollments, vendor communication, billing reviews, audits, and annual open enrollment activities.</p><p>• Evaluate benefits offerings and survey data to identify improvements that align with compliance standards, cost considerations, and market trends.</p><p>• Maintain organized personnel records and strengthen document retention practices to ensure secure, accurate, and compliant file management.</p><p>• Lead recruitment and onboarding activities, including job posting coordination, interview scheduling, background screening, and new employee orientation.</p><p>• Support the administration and improvement of HR systems such as attendance tracking and performance management tools, while troubleshooting issues for staff and managers.</p><p>• Coordinate employee training initiatives and contribute to special HR projects that support organizational goals.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 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.
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities for our pipeline organization in Stockton, California. This role partners with employees and managers to deliver responsive HR support, promote consistent practices, and help maintain a positive workplace experience. The position is well suited for someone who can balance employee support, administrative accuracy, and day-to-day coordination across core HR programs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Address routine employee relations concerns by gathering information, documenting issues, and working toward timely resolution within established HR guidelines.<br>• Refer sensitive or higher-risk employee matters to senior HR leaders when additional review or intervention is needed.<br>• Advise employees and supervisors on company policies, standard procedures, and everyday HR-related questions to encourage consistent application across teams.<br>• Support the performance management cycle by organizing timelines, assisting with documentation, and helping managers stay aligned with review expectations.<br>• Contribute to employee engagement efforts by helping administer surveys, tracking feedback themes, and monitoring progress on follow-up actions.<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including paperwork, scheduling, and orientation support, to create a smooth introduction to the organization.<br>• Manage offboarding steps such as documentation, internal coordination, and compliance-related tasks to ensure an orderly separation process.<br>• Provide administrative support for benefits, leave programs, and retirement plan inquiries while maintaining accurate employee records in HR systems.<br>• Arrange training sessions and assist with internal HR communications that reinforce workplace expectations, programs, and company culture.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, reporting, and process consistency to strengthen operational efficiency across the organization.
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 93600 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a construction organization in Modesto, California. This role is responsible for managing pay processes for both hourly and salaried employees, maintaining precise payroll records, and working closely with internal teams to address payroll matters efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of union payroll practices, a service-focused approach when assisting employees, and a commitment to confidentiality and deadline-driven work.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer weekly payroll for union hourly staff and salaried employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Examine timesheets, punches, crew allocations, job coding, and pay-related changes, then investigate and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll information by entering and reviewing updates such as new hires, separations, pay rate revisions, deductions, garnishments, and supplemental earnings.</p><p>• Apply payroll rules correctly for overtime, shift premiums, paid leave, holiday compensation, retroactive pay, and other earnings in accordance with company policy and labor regulations.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll records, confirm ledger coding accuracy, and assist with payroll-related journal entries and reporting as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate union-related payroll obligations, including monthly contribution payments, annual wage updates, and interpretation of applicable labor agreements.</p><p>• Manage wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and similar withholdings while responding to agency requests within required timeframes.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders, assist with year-end activities such as W-2 review and audit support, and help improve payroll procedures through documentation and training.</p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Human Resource Business Partner
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 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
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Medical Billing Specialist
  • French Camp, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our healthcare team in French Camp, California. This Contract to permanent position requires expertise in managing complex billing processes, interpreting healthcare policies, and providing exceptional customer service to patients and clients. The ideal candidate will bring advanced knowledge of billing systems, claim administration, and financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle specialized and intricate billing processes, including accounts receivable and appeals management.</p><p>• Research and apply healthcare policies, regulations, and procedures to support accurate claim administration.</p><p>• Compile, maintain, and process financial data for billing, reimbursement, and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Utilize advanced systems and software such as Allscripts, Cerner Technologies, and EHR systems to manage patient information and billing records.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth reviews of legal, custody, and medical records to ensure compliance with reimbursement requirements.</p><p>• Provide clear and effective communication with patients, clients, and external agencies to address inquiries and resolve billing issues.</p><p>• Develop and maintain spreadsheets or databases to track financial operations and generate detailed reports.</p><p>• Prepare and review complex documents, including insurance claims, treatment authorization forms, and subpoenas.</p><p>• Train or oversee clerical staff as needed, ensuring adherence to office practices and procedures.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating administrative functions, such as payroll, purchasing, and inventory management.</p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Cortney at 209-225-2014</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 25.5 - 32.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our team is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join our <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals </strong>practice, a solution that provides clients with full-time professionals who can support critical projects and interim staffing needs while offering continuity and the ability to re-engage talent for future needs. In this role, you will support client engagements by managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, helping maintain accurate financial records, and ensuring timely vendor payments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment instructions, and account updates.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals, reconciliations, and related reports.</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives, audit support, and special accounting projects as needed.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client environments, systems, and workflows while maintaining high service levels.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous and adaptable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Modesto, California. This Contract to permanent opportunity offers an exciting chance to manage advanced AP functions while cross-training in Accounts Receivable processes. The role requires a strong aptitude for systems, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to support financial operations efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, coding, approvals, and reconciliation.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and third-party processors to ensure accurate and timely AP and AR operations.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable tasks such as invoice preparation, payment tracking, and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Research and resolve complex financial discrepancies by analyzing data and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Utilize systems to extract, interpret, and analyze financial data for accuracy and process improvement.</p><p>• Maintain large and detailed spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and efficiency in financial reporting.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to address inquiries and provide timely updates.</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive financial information.</p><p>• Contribute to a positive team environment by balancing independent work with collaborative efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z