<p>A growing manufacturing organization in <strong>Vista</strong> is looking for an <strong>HR Operations Manager</strong> to oversee HR processes for a growing employee population.</p><p>This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both the <strong>people side and operational side of HR</strong>. You'll oversee HR administration, employee relations, benefits, payroll coordination, compliance, recruiting, and HR systems while partnering with Operations leadership. </p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day HR operations</li><li>Manage and develop HR support staff</li><li>Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding</li><li>Partner with Payroll on payroll processing and changes</li><li>Manage benefits administration and employee communications</li><li>Maintain HRIS and employee records</li><li>Support employee relations and investigations</li><li>Guide managers on HR policies and procedures</li><li>Coordinate recruiting and workforce planning</li><li>Monitor compliance with California employment regulations</li><li>Maintain personnel documentation</li><li>Assist with performance management</li><li>Develop HR reports and workforce metrics</li><li>Update policies and procedures</li><li>Partner with Operations leadership on staffing needs</li><li>Lead HR process improvement projects</li></ul>
<p>The HR Manager leads day-to-day Human Resources operations for multiple locations & entities.</p><p>This is a hands-on HR leadership role in a multi-entity hospitality environment. The HR Manager works closely with managers and employees and oversees the HR team in recruiting, employee relations, investigations, compliance, benefits, leave administration, training, workers’ compensation, documentation, and HR systems.</p><p>This is not a corporate desk role. The ideal candidate is visible, responsive, practical, and comfortable working directly with hospitality teams across hotel, restaurant, winery, tasting room, culinary, events, and administrative departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recruiting and Talent Management</strong></p><p>Oversee recruiting for hourly, management, and key operational roles</p><p>Support job postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding, and hiring paperwork</p><p>Personally recruit and interview management-level candidates</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employee Relations and Investigations</strong></p><p>Serve as the main HR contact for managers and employees</p><p>Handle employee concerns, workplace complaints, and policy issues</p><p>Conduct fair, timely, and well-documented investigations</p><p>Interview employees and witnesses, review records, document findings, and recommend next steps</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Performance Management</strong></p><p>Support managers with attendance, performance, conduct, and policy issues</p><p>Ensure issues are addressed and documented promptly</p><p>Review warnings, performance improvement plans, and termination documentation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compliance and Wage & Hour</strong></p><p>Maintain strong knowledge of California employment law, especially in hospitality</p><p>Monitor compliance with meal and rest breaks, overtime, timekeeping, and off-the-clock rules</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Leaves, Benefits, and Accommodations</strong></p><p>Oversee leave administration, tracking, notices, and communication</p><p>Manage compliance with FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation leave, and other protected leaves</p><p>Coordinate benefit enrollment, changes, and employee questions</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Workers’ Compensation and Safety</strong></p><p>Oversee workers’ compensation claims from reporting through return to work</p><p>Ensure injury reporting and documentation are completed on time</p><p>Communicate with employees, managers, insurance carriers, and providers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HR Systems and Documentation</strong></p><p>Maintain organized, complete, and compliant HR records</p><p>Ensure status changes, compensation changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations are documented accurately</p><p>Oversee ADP Workforce Now and related HR systems</p><p>Ensure consistent onboarding and offboarding processes</p>
<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>
<p>An established manufacturing organization is looking for a <strong>hands-on HR Manager</strong> to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations and serve as a trusted partner to both leadership and employees.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a purely corporate HR position. You'll be closely connected to the operation, supporting an hourly workforce while partnering with managers on <strong>employee relations, compliance, recruiting, performance management, and workforce planning</strong>.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers</li><li>Lead day-to-day HR operations for the organization</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective actions</li><li>Partner with leadership on performance management</li><li>Oversee recruiting and hiring for hourly and professional positions</li><li>Develop and maintain onboarding programs</li><li>Ensure employee records and HRIS information remain accurate</li><li>Partner with payroll on timekeeping, employee changes, and payroll issues</li><li>Administer benefits and respond to employee questions</li><li>Develop and update HR policies and procedures</li><li>Monitor compliance with federal, state, and California employment regulations</li><li>Coordinate required employee training</li><li>Track employee retention, turnover, attendance, and other HR metrics</li><li>Assist with workforce planning and organizational development</li><li>Support managers with coaching and employee performance concerns</li><li>Manage employee leave and accommodation processes</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential HR documentation</li><li>Identify opportunities to make HR processes more efficient and scalable</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Highly Respected Orange County Firm Seeks Employment Attorney for Advice & Counsel Practice: 1560 Billables</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>An established law firm is seeking an Employment Attorney to join and help grow its employment practice. The firm handles sophisticated matters across its practice groups and is known for maintaining a true lifestyle-oriented culture with exceptionally low turnover.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity for an Employment Attorney who prefers preventative counseling and strategic HR work over litigation. Approximately 99% of the role is advice and counsel, as the firm has a separate litigation team that handles employment disputes. The firm is also open to attorneys coming from an in-house employment or HR counseling background.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employment Attorney Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Advise employers on day-to-day California employment and HR matters.</li><li>Conduct workplace and employment compliance audits.</li><li>Draft and revise employee handbooks.</li><li>Develop and update workplace policies and procedures.</li><li>Counsel clients regarding preventative employment practices and compliance issues.</li><li>Work directly with clients on practical solutions to workplace and personnel matters.</li><li>Help support the long-term growth and development of the firm's employment practice.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Billables</u></strong>: 1560/year</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>PERKS</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Exceptionally low billable requirement compared with traditional law firm employment practices.</li><li>Approximately 99% advice and counsel work with little to no employment litigation responsibility.</li><li>Sophisticated employment and HR counseling work.</li><li>Significant long-term growth potential and an opportunity to help grow the employment department.</li><li>True lifestyle-oriented firm with a fantastic work environment and almost nonexistent turnover.</li><li><strong><u>We have placed more than 10 attorneys and legal support professionals with the firm over the past five years. They have consistently reported positive experiences, and nearly all remain with the firm.</u></strong></li><li>Established and highly respected presence in the Orange County legal community.</li><li>Quarterly billable-hour bonus opportunities and a year-end discretionary bonus.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Compensation</u></strong>: $185,000 - $250,000 base salary + bonuses</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits</u></strong>: Medical coverage through Anthem or Kaiser with a $350/month firm contribution toward employee and dependent coverage, firm-paid employee dental, 401(k) with discretionary profit sharing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for a Contract position based in California. This is a full time opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, administrative coordination, and helping maintain efficient people processes. The person in this role will assist with onboarding materials, recordkeeping, job posting support, and payroll-related data tasks while providing dependable administrative support to the HR team. Hours - 9am to 5:30pm </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create, update, and help manage employment postings to support ongoing hiring needs.</p><p>• Prepare onboarding packets, binders, and related HR documents for new team members.</p><p>• Enter and organize payroll-related information with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance to the HR department, including document handling and routine clerical support.</p><p>• Maintain employee files, records, and HR documentation in an orderly and confidential manner.</p><p>• Assist with pre-employment and onboarding activities, including screening coordination and status tracking.</p><p>• Support HR systems and data entry activities to help keep personnel information current.</p><p>• Take on additional administrative and human resources tasks as business needs change.</p>
We are looking for a dependable Human Resources Assistant to support daily administrative operations for the HR team. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling a high volume of clerical and employee-related documentation in an on-site setting. The person in this role will help keep records accurate, respond to routine inquiries, and assist with essential HR paperwork that supports the employee lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate employee and department records by entering information into HR systems and spreadsheets with strong attention to detail.<br>• Organize, scan, and file personnel documents so records remain current, accessible, and compliant with department standards.<br>• Answer incoming calls and direct HR-related questions to the appropriate team members while providing front-line support with careful attention to detail.<br>• Prepare and complete routine employment documents, including separation paperwork, unemployment-related forms, and employment verification requests.<br>• Assist with onboarding and general HR administrative activities to support employees and internal stakeholders.<br>• Support pre-employment screening procedures and related documentation as part of employee record processes.<br>• Use Microsoft Office tools and, when applicable, HRIS platforms to update and manage information efficiently.
<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>
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Anaheim, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll processes, reconciling payroll-related balances, and ensuring employees are paid correctly across a complex employee population. The role also requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a part-time payroll environment while supporting union payroll considerations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are handled accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review payroll records for consistency and resolve discrepancies by performing detailed checks, audits, and balance validations before final submission.<br>• Administer payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations.<br>• Support part-time payroll activities, including accurate tracking of hours worked, earnings, and related payroll adjustments.<br>• Manage payroll check processing and confirm funding readiness by coordinating payment verification and bank-related balance reviews.<br>• Handle payroll considerations tied to freight union employees, applying contract-specific pay rules and related requirements as needed.<br>• Maintain payroll data within UKG Pro and ensure employee information, earnings elements, and payroll updates are entered correctly.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and help maintain a smooth payroll operation.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll and human resources operations for an aerospace manufacturing environment in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate pay practices, supporting employee lifecycle activities, and helping deliver dependable HR coordination for a workforce that includes both regular and contract employees. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer payroll support activities for both hourly and salaried employees, helping ensure timely and accurate processing for a mixed workforce.<br>• Prepare payroll-related audits, reconciliations, and recurring reports to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Maintain organized employee records and handle day-to-day HR coordination tasks with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Assist with recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate logistics, and supporting onboarding workflows for new employees.<br>• Facilitate new employee orientation steps and ensure employment documents are completed, tracked, and stored properly.<br>• Use HR and payroll platforms such as Oracle, Alight, or Strada to update information, monitor transactions, and support administrative processes.<br>• Work closely with operations, leadership, and internal partners to provide responsive payroll and HR support across the organization.<br>• Help manage personnel changes involving staff and contract workers, including status updates and related documentation.<br>• Communicate with employees in Spanish and English as needed to answer questions and support payroll or HR matters.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce based in City of Industry, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and locations, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review timekeeping, attendance, and related payroll inputs to confirm data integrity before final payroll submission.<br>• Handle special payments such as manual checks, corrections, and off-cycle payroll transactions when needed.<br>• Reconcile payroll results, verify reports, and maintain complete payroll records and supporting documentation.<br>• Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other required deductions in accordance with legal requirements.<br>• Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, reconciliations, and W-2 preparation.<br>• Support benefit-related payroll transactions and work with external vendors on items such as retirement and other employee programs.<br>• Partner with HR and Finance to align employee data, benefit changes, and payroll reporting, while assisting with related accounting support as needed.<br>• Troubleshoot payroll system interfaces and file transmissions, and update procedures or process documentation to improve consistency and compliance.
<p>A busy construction company is seeking an <strong>HR Assistant</strong> to support a growing workforce of office and field employees. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a <strong>fast-moving, hands-on HR environment</strong> where no two days look exactly the same.</p><p>You'll work closely with HR, payroll, project management, and field leadership to keep employee records, onboarding, timekeeping, and HR processes running smoothly.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with onboarding new field and office employees</li><li>Coordinate pre-employment documentation and background checks</li><li>Maintain employee files and HR records</li><li>Track certifications, licenses, and required employee documentation</li><li>Assist with new-hire orientations</li><li>Update employee information in HR and payroll systems</li><li>Help coordinate employee training and safety-related documentation</li><li>Assist with timekeeping and attendance questions</li><li>Support payroll with employee status and documentation changes</li><li>Prepare HR reports and tracking spreadsheets</li><li>Assist with benefits and employee communications</li><li>Coordinate employee separations and offboarding</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel information</li><li>Assist with audits and compliance documentation</li><li>Support HR projects as the company continues to grow</li></ul>
<p>A growing life sciences company in North County is looking for an organized and personable <strong>HR Assistant</strong> to join its People Operations team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants exposure to the full employee lifecycle and is ready to grow beyond traditional administrative work. You'll support recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HRIS updates, and day-to-day employee needs while working closely with an experienced HR team.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate new-hire onboarding from offer acceptance through the employee's first day</li><li>Prepare and maintain employee personnel files</li><li>Process employment documentation, background checks, and I-9s</li><li>Update employee information in the HRIS</li><li>Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates</li><li>Assist with job postings and recruiting coordination</li><li>Coordinate new-hire orientations and training sessions</li><li>Track employee status changes, transfers, and terminations</li><li>Assist employees with basic HR questions and direct more complex issues appropriately</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and employee communications</li><li>Prepare HR reports and spreadsheets</li><li>Maintain confidential HR records</li><li>Assist with employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Support the HR team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
<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'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'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>
<p>A growing life sciences organization in <strong>Carlsbad</strong> is looking for a <strong>People Operations Manager</strong> to oversee day-to-day people programs while partnering closely with leadership. This role combines HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HRIS management. You'll be the person leadership relies on to make sure HR processes actually work — while also serving as a trusted resource for employees.</p><p><strong>What you'll own</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily People Operations activities</li><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Partner with leadership on employee relations matters</li><li>Administer benefits and employee programs</li><li>Maintain HRIS records and reporting</li><li>Oversee HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Partner with Payroll on employee changes and payroll accuracy</li><li>Support performance management programs</li><li>Develop and update HR policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with recruiting and workforce planning</li><li>Coordinate employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Monitor HR metrics and prepare management reports</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes</li><li>Maintain compliance with California employment requirements</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the assessment and modernization of a complex, high-volume payables operation in Solana Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and building a scalable automation approach across 19 entities. The consultant will partner with finance, operations, IT, and leadership teams to redesign workflows, recommend practical technology solutions, and support implementation of a more effective AP function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the current accounts payable process across multiple entities and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort and improve consistency.<br>• Analyze invoice intake, approval routing, vendor administration, payment activity, and reporting practices to uncover operational gaps and enhancement opportunities.<br>• Recommend and help deploy an accounts payable automation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities and/or a compatible third-party platform.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define the most effective long-term approach for payables processing, controls, and system support.<br>• Create clear future-state process documentation, including approval structures, internal controls, exception handling, and workflow design.<br>• Lead core project activities such as process mapping, business requirements gathering, testing coordination, and implementation support.<br>• Improve efficiency for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing while reducing paper-based approvals and manual data entry.<br>• Support user training and change adoption efforts while establishing performance metrics that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and scalability within AP.