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12 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Murrieta, CA

Human Resources (HR) Assistant
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 15.8365 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support both office operations and day-to-day HR administration in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee support, coordination tasks, and general administrative responsibilities in an organized office environment. The role will help keep workplace operations organized while assisting with onboarding, records management, and HR-related documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the presentation and readiness of shared office areas, including the front desk, meeting rooms, and common spaces.<br>• Manage the flow of incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, and deliveries to ensure timely distribution and tracking.<br>• Monitor inventory levels for office and breakroom materials and place orders as needed to keep supplies stocked.<br>• Coordinate calendars for meetings, arrange room bookings, and provide logistical support for office gatherings and events.<br>• Handle administrative duties such as organizing files, scanning records, entering data, and preparing business documents.<br>• Support new employee onboarding by coordinating orientation activities and collecting pre-employment paperwork.<br>• Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining personnel documentation.<br>• Process background screening, employment verification, and related hiring documents with accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Maintain secure and up-to-date employee records while following company policies and documentation standards.<br>• Prepare HR-related reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and provide support for employee engagement initiatives and company events.
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Fontana, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources team member to support day-to-day people operations and oversee accurate, compliant payroll administration in California. This position works closely with HR leadership to strengthen employee programs, address workforce concerns, and maintain consistent HR practices across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, hands-on payroll knowledge, and the ability to manage confidential information with care. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested otherwise call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with HR leadership to carry out human resources programs, policies, and procedures that align with organizational priorities.</p><p>• Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll activities, including reviewing time records, validating attendance data, calculating pay, and coordinating required tax withholdings and filings.</p><p>• Monitor payroll practices to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations and internal standards.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions involving pay, benefits, and compensation matters with clear and timely guidance.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including introducing employees to payroll processes and available benefits.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized employee files and HR documentation while safeguarding sensitive information.</p><p>• Support the administration of benefits programs and assist employees during enrollment and related updates.</p><p>• Address employment-related inquiries by providing accurate interpretation of company policies and HR procedures.</p><p>• Assist with payroll reviews, reconciliations, and reporting to help leadership evaluate accuracy and trends.</p>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Riverside, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 52000 - 67000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization in Riverside, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage complex payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to support employees and stakeholders with professionalism. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple states, applying the appropriate tax withholdings, wage rules, and jurisdictional requirements.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll records, review earnings and deductions, and verify changes related to compensation, benefits, and time reporting.</p><p>• Process payroll adjustments such as garnishments, reimbursements, bonuses, and other special payments in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, tax filings, and general ledger-related data to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to support payroll administration, reporting, and record accuracy across the employee population.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports and audit supporting data using Excel formulas and related tools to improve accuracy and streamline review processes.</p><p>• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll records with clear and timely communication.</p>
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Walnut, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support our client’s payroll operations on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience processing payroll, and a solid understanding of payroll regulations and procedures.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process biweekly, semi-monthly, or weekly payroll accurately and on time</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, attendance, overtime, PTO, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments</li><li>Enter and maintain employee payroll information</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and other employee updates</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and pay discrepancies</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and other payroll-related compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and provide payroll-related information to HR and management</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Work closely with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll processing</li><li>Support special payroll projects and audits as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.</p><p>• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.</p><p>• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.</p><p>• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.</p><p>• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.</p><p>• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.</p>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27.075 - 31.35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join a busy team in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports high-volume recruitment activity and plays a key role in creating a smooth, well-organized experience for candidates from offer acceptance through their first day. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident working onsite in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities from signed offer through employee start date, ensuring each step is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Support recruiting efforts in a high-volume environment by scheduling, tracking candidate progress, and maintaining clear communication throughout the process.<br>• Administer background screenings and monitor completion to help keep recruitment timelines on track.<br>• Complete I-9 verification and related documentation in compliance with company policies and employment regulations.<br>• Maintain accurate employee and candidate records within Paycom or a comparable HRIS platform.<br>• Partner with the HR Generalist and staffing teams to ensure incoming employees are fully prepared for orientation and day-one readiness.<br>• Monitor multiple open positions and onboarding tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-moving onsite setting.<br>• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support related to recruitment, onboarding, and compliance processes.
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing healthcare organization in <strong>Oceanside</strong> is looking for a <strong>Payroll Clerk</strong> to support its payroll and accounting functions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience with timekeeping, payroll administration, or accounting and wants to grow within the payroll field.</p><p>You&#39;ll work with employee time records, payroll changes, deductions, and payroll documentation while partnering with HR and Accounting to resolve discrepancies.</p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing</li><li>Review employee timecards for accuracy</li><li>Enter payroll adjustments and employee changes</li><li>Verify overtime, PTO, and other payroll-related information</li><li>Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation</li><li>Research timekeeping discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with employees regarding payroll questions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding new hires and employee changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations</li><li>Review payroll reports before processing</li><li>Assist with payroll tax and deduction documentation</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities</li><li>Assist the Payroll Manager and Accounting team with special projects</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Poway, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization.<br>• Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects.<br>• Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations.<br>• Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting.<br>• Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency.<br>• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations.<br>• Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization.<br>• Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Claremont, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support financial operations for a government organization in Claremont, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized and comfortable handling a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities. The role will contribute to daily fiscal activities, records management, and customer-facing financial support while helping maintain accuracy and compliance across department functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support day-to-day accounting activities tied to municipal finance operations, including ledger updates, payroll support, purchasing documentation, accounts payable processing, and cash handling functions.<br>• Enter, organize, and maintain financial information in computerized systems, ensuring records are accurate, current, and properly documented.<br>• Prepare correspondence, summaries, reports, and other office documents while maintaining a high standard of written communication.<br>• Review forms, transactions, and supporting records to confirm completeness, policy alignment, and adherence to applicable procedures and regulations.<br>• Assist with revenue-related activities such as billing, collections, cashiering, utility account support, business license processing, and audit-related record tracking.<br>• Respond to questions or concerns from the public and internal staff, using sound judgment to determine appropriate next steps or escalation.<br>• Compile statistical and financial information for special assignments, operational reviews, budget-related support, and other departmental projects.<br>• Recommend practical improvements to office workflows and provide administrative support for evaluations of existing procedures.<br>• Serve in an emergency support capacity as required during a locally declared disaster or emergency event.
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
HR Director
  • Chino, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 70 - 80 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced HR Director/ Consultant with a strong emphasis on Labor relations, Union relations, and Employee relations. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership while ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing collective bargaining matters, supporting workforce planning, and fostering a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience working in unionized environments, advising leadership on complex employee matters, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, and driving HR strategies that support organizational goals. This HR role / Employee &amp; Labor relations Consulting job will be located hybrid schedule in Chino. CA. Please feel free to apply if you have extensive Employee and Labor relations experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Provide strategic direction across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, compliance, and performance management.</p><p>• Serve as the primary HR leader for union and labor relations matters, including contract interpretation, grievance management, dispute resolution, and participation in collective bargaining activities.</p><p>• Partner with leadership on sensitive employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, workplace conflict, and policy interpretation.</p><p>• Advise executives and managers on employment law, labor law, HR policies, and organizational risk mitigation.</p><p>-Support negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.</p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>You&#39;re the HR person employees actually come to.</strong></p><p>A growing professional services organization in <strong>Oceanside</strong> is looking for an <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support employees and leadership across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>This is a hands-on HR opportunity for someone who enjoys variety. One day could involve onboarding a new employee, another could involve answering a benefits question, updating an employee record, assisting with recruiting, and helping leadership navigate an employee relations issue.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is approachable and solutions-oriented while also understanding the importance of confidentiality, compliance, and accurate documentation.</p><p><strong>You&#39;ll support</strong></p><p><strong>&#128075; Employee Onboarding:</strong> Coordinate new-hire paperwork, onboarding schedules, I-9s, background checks, and employee setup.</p><p><strong>&#128203; HR Administration: </strong>Maintain personnel records and ensure employee information stays accurate.</p><p><strong>&#128172; Employee Support: </strong>Serve as a resource for questions related to policies, benefits, timekeeping, and workplace processes.</p><p><strong>&#127919; Recruiting: </strong>Assist hiring managers with job postings, candidate coordination, interviews, and offers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage new-hire and onboarding processes</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records</li><li>Assist with recruiting and interview coordination</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Support benefits administration</li><li>Assist with leave and accommodation documentation</li><li>Review timekeeping information and coordinate corrections</li><li>Prepare HR reports and employee documentation</li><li>Assist with performance management processes</li><li>Support employee relations investigations when needed</li><li>Ensure HR practices align with applicable California requirements</li><li>Assist with policy updates and employee communications</li><li>Partner with payroll and management on employee changes</li><li>Support HR projects and process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 47 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while supporting both employees and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day human resources operations and employee inquiries</li><li>Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and HRIS data maintenance</li><li>Support employee relations, policy communication, and compliance activities</li><li>Maintain personnel records and ensure documentation accuracy</li><li>Assist with recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communication</li><li>Help manage performance tracking, reporting, and other HR projects</li><li>Partner with leadership and employees to support HR initiatives and workplace needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z