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HR & Benefits Specialist

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing healthcare organization in Escondido to find an HR & Benefits Specialist who can deliver dependable employee support while keeping HR processes organized and compliant! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a go-to resource for employees, coordinating benefits and leave requests, and ensuring that important employment documentation is handled accurately.You'll work closely with HR leadership, payroll, and department managers to support employees throughout the employment lifecycle. The team is looking for someone who can balance employee questions with detail-heavy administrative work, maintain confidentiality, and follow through on issues from beginning to resolution. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and policy procedures.</li><li>Coordinate new-hire benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and employee status changes.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, digital personnel files, and HRIS information.</li><li>Assist with leave-of-absence administration, including tracking documentation and deadlines.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding, including required forms, system updates, and orientation scheduling.</li><li>Partner with payroll to verify employee changes, deductions, and benefits-related updates.</li><li>Monitor benefit enrollment deadlines and communicate reminders to employees.</li><li>Assist with open enrollment preparation, employee communications, and benefits presentations.</li><li>Track required training, certifications, and employment documentation.</li><li>Support HR audits by gathering records and identifying missing or outdated information.</li><li>Help maintain employee handbooks, policy acknowledgments, and compliance records.</li><li>Escalate sensitive employee relations matters to HR leadership as appropriate.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This position is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and company policies. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll for employees on a regular schedule and ensure timely, accurate payments</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax information</li><li>Review timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll changes for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end close activities</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related issues</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams on payroll updates and employee data changes</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed</li><li>Help maintain payroll procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

City of Industry, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and locations, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review timekeeping, attendance, and related payroll inputs to confirm data integrity before final payroll submission. • Handle special payments such as manual checks, corrections, and off-cycle payroll transactions when needed. • Reconcile payroll results, verify reports, and maintain complete payroll records and supporting documentation. • Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other required deductions in accordance with legal requirements. • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, reconciliations, and W-2 preparation. • Support benefit-related payroll transactions and work with external vendors on items such as retirement and other employee programs. • Partner with HR and Finance to align employee data, benefit changes, and payroll reporting, while assisting with related accounting support as needed. • Troubleshoot payroll system interfaces and file transmissions, and update procedures or process documentation to improve consistency and compliance.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
A growing life sciences organization is seeking an HR Specialist to support benefits administration, employee leave coordination, and day-to-day HR operations. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, handles confidential information carefully, and provides responsive support to employees and managers.Working closely with the HR team, the specialist will help keep employee records accurate, coordinate benefits-related processes, and ensure leave requests and documentation are handled consistently. The role offers exposure to several areas of HR without requiring full ownership of an entire HR function.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and routine plan questions.</li><li>Coordinate leave-of-absence documentation and track required forms and deadlines.</li><li>Support administration of FMLA, CFRA, pregnancy disability leave, and other applicable leave programs.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and confidential documentation.</li><li>Process employee status changes, new-hire information, and separation paperwork.</li><li>Coordinate benefits-related updates with payroll and external providers.</li><li>Track leave balances, return-to-work dates, and pending employee documentation.</li><li>Assist with onboarding and employee orientation as needed.</li><li>Prepare HR reports and maintain trackers for benefits and leave activity.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions and escalate complex matters to HR leadership.</li><li>Support audits and ensure personnel documentation is complete and organized.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

HR Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
48 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organization's workforce. This individual will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership, ensuring effective HR practices, compliance with employment regulations, and a positive workplace culture.The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and approachable HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR responsibilities while supporting the organization's mission and long-term goals. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day human resources operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR-related matters.</li><li>Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with organizational goals.</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Coordinate recruitment and hiring efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.</li><li>Oversee benefits administration, employee leave programs, and related HR documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.</li><li>Support performance review processes, employee development, training, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Assist with workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Develop, update, and communicate employee handbooks, HR policies, and workplace procedures.</li><li>Partner with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing of HR-related changes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall employee experience.</li><li>Provide guidance to managers on employee management, policy interpretation, and best practices.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

HR Manager

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
55 - 57 USD / Hourly
A coastal public agency is seeking a strategic HR Manager to guide personnel programs, strengthen employee relations, and support department leadership across a complex public-sector workforce. This role is designed for an experienced HR professional who can balance long-term workforce planning with practical day-to-day decisions involving policies, labor agreements, and employee support.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Lead municipal HR programs covering recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, leave, and employee relations.</li><li>Advise executive leadership and department managers on sensitive personnel matters and organizational planning.</li><li>Interpret personnel rules, administrative policies, labor agreements, and applicable employment laws.</li><li>Coordinate labor relations activities, including grievance management and preparation for labor negotiations.</li><li>Oversee employee investigations and ensure documentation is consistent, timely, and appropriately maintained.</li><li>Review compensation structures, job classifications, and position descriptions.</li><li>Support workforce planning, succession planning, retention initiatives, and organizational development.</li><li>Monitor compliance with California employment regulations and relevant public-sector requirements.</li><li>Prepare staffing analyses, policy recommendations, and reports for leadership review.</li><li>Manage HR program budgets, vendor relationships, and department performance goals.</li><li>Coach and develop HR team members while promoting consistent service across departments.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Employment HR Attorney

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
185000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Highly Respected Orange County Firm Seeks Employment Attorney for Advice & Counsel Practice: 1560 Billables 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. 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. Employment Attorney Responsibilities:<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>Billables: 1560/year PERKS:<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>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.</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>Compensation: $185,000 - $250,000 base salary + bonuses Benefits: 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. TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
A public-sector organization is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee employee relations, workforce policies, and core human resources operations. This position is ideal for a people-focused leader who understands the importance of consistent policy application, regulatory compliance, and responsive employee support in a government environment.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and leave administration.</li><li>Advise department leaders on performance management, workplace concerns, and employee development.</li><li>Interpret and administer personnel policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations.</li><li>Support labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, and grievance resolution as applicable.</li><li>Oversee investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans.</li><li>Partner with department heads to forecast staffing needs and improve workforce planning.</li><li>Monitor compliance with federal and California employment laws and public-sector personnel requirements.</li><li>Review HR metrics, staffing reports, turnover trends, and workforce data.</li><li>Develop and update employee policies, procedures, and internal communications.</li><li>Supervise HR staff, establish priorities, and support professional development.</li><li>Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate employee records and timely processing.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43 - 47 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing organization is looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead core people operations and support a diverse workforce across production, warehouse, and administrative teams. This role is ideal for an HR leader who is comfortable working directly with operations management, navigating employee relations matters, and developing practical processes that support both employees and business goals. This is a hands-on management opportunity for someone who can move between strategic planning and day-to-day HR issues, particularly in an environment where workforce planning, safety, attendance, and retention are essential.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective action processes.</li><li>Partner with production and warehouse leadership on workforce planning, staffing needs, and retention.</li><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and employee separation procedures.</li><li>Maintain HR policies and practices aligned with California employment requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with safety and operations teams on training documentation and workplace policy compliance.</li><li>Support leave administration, accommodations, benefits questions, and employee status changes.</li><li>Review turnover, attendance, staffing, and other HR metrics to identify trends.</li><li>Develop supervisor training on performance feedback, documentation, and employee management.</li><li>Oversee personnel records and HRIS data accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with payroll on employee changes, timekeeping concerns, and compensation updates.</li><li>Recommend improvements to HR processes, employee communication, and workplace engagement.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
A growing hospitality company in North County San Diego is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support its workforce and partner with operational leadership. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where staffing, employee engagement, and compliance directly impact daily operations.The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges of hospitality, including hourly workforce management, seasonal staffing needs, employee retention, and California employment regulations. This person will serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees while helping build a positive workplace culture.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.</li><li>Partner with department leaders on staffing plans, recruitment priorities, and workforce needs.</li><li>Advise managers on attendance concerns, performance issues, coaching, and corrective action.</li><li>Ensure compliance with California labor laws, wage-and-hour requirements, meal and rest periods, and required workplace policies.</li><li>Coordinate employee investigations and document findings and follow-up actions appropriately.</li><li>Develop employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Review HR policies and employee handbook procedures and recommend updates as needed.</li><li>Monitor turnover, staffing trends, and other workforce metrics.</li><li>Oversee benefits administration and coordinate with payroll on employee changes and pay-related questions.</li><li>Support training initiatives, new-hire orientation, and manager development.</li><li>Maintain accurate personnel files and confidential employee records.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

San Bernardino, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Recruiter to support hiring efforts for a non-profit organization in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented recruiting specialist who can manage the full recruitment cycle, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver a well-organized hiring experience. The person in this role will help attract talent with relevant experience, guide candidates through each stage of the process, and support consistent, compliant recruiting practices. Responsibilities: • Build and execute creative sourcing approaches using job boards, social platforms, networking channels, and community hiring events to connect with candidates who have relevant experience. • Prepare and publish engaging position announcements across appropriate internal and external platforms after receiving approval to move forward. • Review applications, evaluate candidate backgrounds, and identify individuals whose skills and experience align with hiring needs. • Arrange interviews and oversee scheduling details to create a smooth, well-organized process for candidates and hiring teams. • Present employment offers to selected candidates and support timely communication during the final stages of hiring. • Maintain accurate recruitment documentation within the applicant tracking system and ensure hiring activities follow applicable employment laws and regulations. • Create standard operating procedures for recruiting and onboarding workflows to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and compliance. • Partner with stakeholders throughout the hiring process to help keep recruitment activities organized and moving forward effectively.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

Irvine, CA
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Temporary to Hire
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Recruiter to join a growing organization in Irvine, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at attracting talent, building strong partnerships across the business, and supporting a fast-moving environment. The person in this role will lead hiring efforts across multiple functions while also contributing to employee development and broader HR initiatives. This position offers the chance to make a visible impact on team growth, organizational effectiveness, and the overall employee experience. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end hiring activities for a range of departments, including commercial, operations, customer-facing, technical, and quality-focused teams. • Develop targeted sourcing approaches, build candidate pipelines, and engage talent through industry networks and recruiting channels. • Partner with leaders to define hiring priorities, align search strategies with business goals, and improve workforce planning decisions. • Oversee the recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support. • Advise leadership on talent market trends, team structure considerations, and approaches to strengthen hiring outcomes and retention. • Assist with identifying employee development needs and support training initiatives through coordination, tracking, and follow-up. • Contribute to the creation and delivery of onboarding, compliance, and career development materials for employees. • Provide day-to-day HR support by responding to employee questions, reinforcing policies, and maintaining accurate HR documentation and records. • Participate in cross-functional HR projects focused on engagement, culture, process improvement, and employee programs or events.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a service-focused organization in Huntington Beach, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records tied to payroll activity, supporting close processes, and delivering reliable account analysis each month. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work across teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Responsibilities: • Drive monthly and quarterly close activities related to payroll and other assigned accounting areas, ensuring all deadlines are met with accuracy. • Prepare and review journal entries with complete support, including entries associated with payroll activity, accruals, and expense reporting. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payables, accrued liabilities, revenue, and operating expenses. • Analyze payroll-related balances and fluctuations, identify unusual variances against prior periods or budget, and communicate findings to management. • Produce financial statements and supporting schedules required for divisional and group reporting in accordance with the established close calendar. • Reconcile intercompany activity, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal accounting teams. • Partner with management to strengthen accounting procedures, enhance internal controls, and support compliance with U.S. accounting standards and audit requirements. • Collaborate with division and entity accounting groups on special projects and process improvements, including initiatives affecting financial systems or reporting workflows. • Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information by handling records with a high level of confidentiality.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Pauma Valley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a diverse, multi-location workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who understands the importance of accurate, timely employee pay and can manage complex payroll requirements while improving systems, controls, and team performance. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll data is accurate, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll practices remain aligned with applicable federal and California requirements. Experience supporting hourly employees across multiple locations is especially valuable.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-location employee population.</li><li>Manage payroll calendars, review payroll registers, and ensure timely processing of scheduled pay cycles.</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and establish clear review procedures and processing standards.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of employee deductions, garnishments, benefit changes, and tax withholding updates.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal/rest period rules.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, quarter-end reporting, and year-end activities.</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, leave-related updates, and employee records.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and oversee corrections and off-cycle payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with accounting during month-end close.</li><li>Maintain payroll controls, confidential records, and audit documentation.</li><li>Evaluate payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and automation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Irvine, California on a contract basis for a 3-6 month assignment. This part-time, onsite opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can step in quickly, manage payroll processing with accuracy, and support critical year-end activities. The role will focus on maintaining smooth payroll operations for a multi-group employee population while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll rules and deadlines. Responsibilities: • Process recurring payroll cycles accurately for a workforce of approximately 160 employees across multiple pay groups, including both exempt and non-exempt staff. • Review timecards, identify discrepancies, and partner with managers to resolve edits before payroll is finalized. • Administer payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employee data and payroll records remain current and accurate. • Support full-cycle payroll tasks from data review through final submission, with a strong emphasis on error prevention and timeliness. • Handle year-end payroll responsibilities, including preparation and coordination of forms such as W-2s and 1095-Cs. • Apply multi-state payroll knowledge to help maintain compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Assist with payroll-related inquiries and provide clear follow-up on pay, deductions, and processing questions. • Contribute to consistent payroll operations during a high-volume period and adapt to occasional longer workdays when needed.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support the payroll team of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping employee records organized, and making sure payroll information is accurate before each processing deadline. The successful candidate will help maintain timekeeping records, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisors and HR to resolve missing punches, incorrect hours, and employee information changes. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who wants to build their skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review employee timesheets, timecards, and attendance records for accuracy.</li><li>Enter payroll data and verify regular hours, overtime, PTO, and other applicable earnings.</li><li>Follow up with department supervisors regarding missing punches or unapproved timecards.</li><li>Update employee payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and verify data before submission.</li><li>Research discrepancies involving hours worked, deductions, and pay statements.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding timekeeping and payroll.</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll files and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and internal audits.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure employee records remain accurate and current.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Palomar Mountain, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing professional services organization to identify a Payroll Clerk who can support payroll processing and employee record maintenance across multiple departments. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll professional who is comfortable handling sensitive information, researching pay discrepancies, and keeping employee data organized in a deadline-driven environment. Working closely with payroll, HR, and accounting, this person will help ensure payroll inputs are complete, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll questions receive timely attention. Candidates who have worked with multi-state employee populations or cloud-based HRIS and payroll systems will be especially attractive.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect and review payroll inputs, including timesheets, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee changes.</li><li>Enter and validate payroll data before scheduled processing deadlines.</li><li>Process updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and direct deposit elections.</li><li>Assist with payroll deductions, benefit-related changes, and employee status updates.</li><li>Review payroll registers for missing information, unusual variances, and data-entry errors.</li><li>Research employee pay questions and coordinate corrections with the payroll team.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll files and confidential documentation.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests.</li><li>Track outstanding approvals and follow up with managers and HR business partners.</li><li>Support year-end activities, including payroll documentation and W-2 preparation.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Coordinator

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
A public-sector support organization is looking for a highly organized HR Coordinator to keep recruitment, onboarding, and employee records running smoothly. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys coordinating details, assisting employees with HR questions, and ensuring personnel documentation is complete and accurate. You’ll partner with HR leadership and department managers to support a range of employee lifecycle activities.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and recruitment documentation.</li><li>Prepare onboarding materials and track required employment forms and acknowledgments.</li><li>Maintain personnel files and update employee information in the HRIS.</li><li>Assist with background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment requirements.</li><li>Track probationary periods, performance review deadlines, training completion, and employee status changes.</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and route employee questions to the appropriate HR contact.</li><li>Assist with leave documentation and maintain confidential records.</li><li>Prepare employment letters, personnel change forms, and routine HR correspondence.</li><li>Help compile staffing reports, headcount updates, and compliance documentation.</li><li>Coordinate orientation sessions and communicate onboarding schedules to new hires.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding policies, forms, and HR processes.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Benefits and Payroll Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
43 - 60 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryOur client, a growing hospitality property management company with multiple locations throughout California, is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and related HR operations for approximately 300–400 employees.This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, effective benefits administration, and compliance with California employment regulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced managing payroll and benefits for a multi-location workforce. Experience with Paycom is strongly preferred. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 300–400 employees across multiple California locations using Paycom.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, paid time off, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal and rest period requirements, paid sick leave, and final pay requirements.</li><li>Review payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.</li><li>Oversee employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.</li><li>Manage benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit changes.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee questions and coverage issues.</li><li>Reconcile benefits deductions and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support COBRA administration, ACA reporting, and other applicable payroll and benefits compliance requirements.</li><li>Maintain employee records, payroll data, and benefits information within Paycom.</li><li>Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for management and support payroll audits and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and property leadership to address payroll and benefits questions and improve processes across multiple locations.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Systems Administrator

Suite 2040, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Systems Administrator to take direct ownership of critical HR and payroll platforms for a growing late-stage clinical biopharma organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior-level specialist who can independently manage system administration, strengthen audit readiness, and align technology configurations with real-world hiring and payroll operations. Based in California, this role combines hands-on platform support, cross-functional process oversight, and partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure reliable end-to-end workforce data flow. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily administration of ADP Workforce Now, including account setup and removal, security access maintenance, workflow updates, system configuration changes, and report generation. • Support ongoing HR systems enhancements by validating data accuracy, stabilizing recently deployed updates, and ensuring system performance meets business needs. • Maintain a strong control framework by coordinating user access reviews, tracking administrative changes, preparing documentation, and responding directly to audit requests. • Manage the applicant tracking system, such as Greenhouse or a similar platform, to ensure smooth movement of candidate and employee information from recruiting through payroll. • Serve as the operational owner for interconnected HR, payroll, and recruiting processes by translating business requirements into effective system setup and usage. • Apply structured change management practices by documenting incidents, service requests, and system changes with clear and consistent records. • Lead related project activities such as gathering requirements, producing process documentation, coordinating testing, and working with stakeholders and vendors to deliver system improvements. • Provide training and guidance to HR and payroll users on updated workflows, system functionality, and configuration changes.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Associate

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate to support high-volume payroll processing and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who can work independently, investigate complex pay discrepancies, and serve as a reliable resource for employees, managers, and HR partners. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, discretion, and a commitment to payroll accuracy and compliance.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Process and audit recurring payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.</li><li>Review timekeeping records, overtime, paid leave, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Research and resolve pay discrepancies, retroactive payments, and payroll corrections.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and validate deductions, taxes, and employer contributions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, quarter-end reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure changes are processed with appropriate authorization.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance on new hires, terminations, leave activity, and employee status changes.</li><li>Respond to payroll questions and explain pay calculations or deductions clearly.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.</li><li>Identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll controls and workflows.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in California. This role supports accurate payment processing, vendor account maintenance, and financial reconciliation activities in a detail-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors. Responsibilities: • Review purchasing documents, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm accuracy before entering transactions into the accounting system. • Access vendor portals to obtain billing documents, record invoice activity, and document automatic payment transactions in a timely manner. • Examine company card activity, input supporting details, and complete reconciliations to ensure charges are properly reflected. • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences to keep vendor accounts current and accurate. • Maintain vendor records, including payment instructions and account setup details, with careful attention to data integrity. • Prepare weekly disbursements, record payment activity, and issue remittance information to vendors as needed. • Perform account reconciliations across payables-related balances such as aging, deposits, and goods received versus invoiced items. • Monitor freight expenses across inbound, outbound, and warranty activity, comparing charges against quotes, orders, and destination information. • Work closely with vendors as well as purchasing and receiving teams to resolve pricing, quantity, and documentation discrepancies. • Support year-end reporting activities related to 1099 preparation and filing requirements.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a eager and fast aced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in managing and processing high-volume invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records. Responsibilities:• Process a large volume of invoices, including PO-based, non-PO, and recurring invoices, with precision and adherence to company guidelines.• Perform comprehensive 3-way matching by verifying purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices to ensure accuracy in pricing, quantities, and terms.• Review invoices for proper general ledger coding, cost center allocation, tax compliance, and ensure routing for approvals according to company hierarchy.• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, and vendors to reconcile issues.• Conduct regular reviews of vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for, processed, and paid on time.• Support month-end closing activities by preparing accruals, reviewing aging reports, performing reconciliations, and reporting outstanding liabilities.• Maintain organized digital records of invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting documentation in compliance with audit requirements.• Utilize ORACLE systems effectively to process approvals and manage accounts payable workflows.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency in invoice processing and payment cycles.• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies throughout all accounts payable processes
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a non-profit educational organization. This role will support the accounting team with full-cycle AP responsibilities and requires strong attention to detail and hands-on experience with NetSuite. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and code a high volume of invoices</li><li>Enter invoices and maintain accurate AP records in NetSuite</li><li>Prepare and process vendor payments</li><li>Review invoices for proper coding and approvals</li><li>Reconcile AP accounts and research discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payment inquiries</li><li>Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain vendor files and W-9 information</li><li>Provide additional accounting support and assist with special projects</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
A growing construction and property development company is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who can keep vendor payments organized while supporting multiple active projects. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of accurate invoice coding, timely payments, and clear communication with project managers and subcontractors. You’ll work closely with accounting and operations to ensure invoices are properly approved, project costs are recorded accurately, and vendor issues are resolved before they delay payments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process high-volume invoices for subcontractors, suppliers, equipment rentals, and operating expenses.</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation.</li><li>Code expenses to the appropriate project, cost category, and general ledger account.</li><li>Verify invoice approvals and investigate discrepancies before payment.</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and other authorized disbursements.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on missing invoices or outstanding credits.</li><li>Maintain subcontractor payment records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Communicate with project managers regarding invoice status, coding questions, and approval delays.</li><li>Assist with month-end AP reconciliations and project expense reporting.</li><li>Maintain organized records for audits and project cost reviews.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

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