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Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Know payroll beyond the software? This role is for you.A North County professional services organization is looking for a Payroll Specialist who combines technical payroll knowledge with strong client and employee support skills. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how payroll information flows through a system, identifying discrepancies, and helping people resolve issues before they become larger problems. You'll partner with clients or internal departments to collect payroll information, validate employee data, process payroll accurately, and answer questions throughout the payroll cycle. The position also offers exposure to system workflows, account setup, reporting, and process improvements.The team is looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and take ownership of payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation.Your day-to-day responsibilities:<ul><li>Collect and review payroll information for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Process payroll according to established schedules and service deadlines.</li><li>Validate employee hours, pay rates, deductions, tax information, and direct deposit details.</li><li>Investigate payroll calculation issues and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Communicate with clients, employees, or department contacts regarding missing information and payroll questions.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new payroll accounts or employee groups.</li><li>Maintain payroll calendars, processing checklists, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll registers, reconciliation reports, and other recurring reporting.</li><li>Review payroll changes and ensure appropriate approvals are documented.</li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll processes.</li><li>Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions that improve accuracy and turnaround time.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
Payroll is your specialty. Accuracy is your reputation.A growing North County organization with multiple operating locations is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the importance of accurate payroll, enjoys troubleshooting discrepancies, and can manage competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail. Supporting a diverse employee population, this position requires someone who is comfortable handling hourly and salaried payroll, reviewing timekeeping records, processing employee changes, and partnering with managers to resolve issues before payroll closes. You'll have an active role in keeping payroll operations running smoothly while helping improve the processes behind them. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with employees and supervisors at all levels. If you enjoy owning your work, investigating discrepancies, and making sure people are paid correctly and on time, this could be a great fit.What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations.</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, missed punches, meal periods, and other timekeeping exceptions.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, bonuses, deductions, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections with HR and department managers.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information.</li><li>Review payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and benefit-related adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, deductions, and timekeeping.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Help identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll procedures.</li><li>Ensure payroll documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in California. This is a contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step in quickly, work independently, and manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, experience with high-volume processing, and confidence working with non-exempt and piece-rate pay structures. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. • Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce. • Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion. • Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly. • Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle. • Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements. • Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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

HR Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking an organized, detail-driven HR Onboarding Specialist to help manage the employee experience from offer acceptance through the first several weeks on the job. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys HR administration, coordinating with people across departments, and ensuring every required document and onboarding milestone is completed accurately. You'll partner with HR, recruiting, hiring managers, and incoming employees to coordinate paperwork, background screenings, orientation schedules, and system access. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable following up on outstanding items, and able to keep multiple new hires moving through the onboarding process without letting important details slip.What you'll do:<ul><li>Coordinate onboarding timelines for new employees across multiple departments.</li><li>Prepare offer documentation, onboarding packets, and new-hire checklists.</li><li>Track background checks, employment verifications, and required employment documents.</li><li>Coordinate I-9 completion and follow up on outstanding steps within required timelines.</li><li>Schedule orientation sessions and communicate first-day instructions.</li><li>Enter new-hire information into HR systems and verify data accuracy.</li><li>Coordinate with IT and department managers regarding system access and equipment.</li><li>Maintain electronic personnel files and confidential employee documentation.</li><li>Respond to new-hire questions about forms, orientation, and onboarding procedures.</li><li>Track completion of required training, acknowledgments, and compliance documents.</li><li>Prepare onboarding reports and identify incomplete items requiring follow-up.</li><li>Recommend improvements to onboarding workflows and communication.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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 Generalist

Fullerton, CA
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Temporary to Hire
27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a bilingual Human Resources Generalist to join our retail team in Fullerton, California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This onsite position supports daily HR administration while helping maintain a safe, compliant workplace for a busy facility environment. The role is well suited for someone who can balance employee support, recordkeeping, training coordination, and safety oversight in a fast-moving setting. Responsibilities: • Oversee core human resources activities such as onboarding, employee separations, and the preparation and maintenance of personnel documentation. • Keep employee files and HR records accurate and up to date while supporting data entry and tracking within HR systems. • Assist with payroll-related coordination by reviewing timekeeping details and helping address discrepancies promptly. • Work closely with supervisors and leadership to support staffing plans, employee communications, and day-to-day workforce needs. • Deliver and organize employee training, including orientation programs and ongoing workplace policy education. • Help administer safety procedures by reinforcing safe work practices and promoting compliance across the site. • Participate in incident documentation and follow-up efforts, including investigations and corrective action tracking when needed. • Conduct routine safety checks and workplace inspections, ensuring required reports and compliance records are properly maintained.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

HR Operations & Leave Coordinator

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 35 USD / Hourly
A North County organization is looking for an HR Operations & Leave Coordinator to support employee changes, leave administration, HR documentation, and day-to-day employee requests. This role is well suited for an HR professional who enjoys keeping records accurate, coordinating with employees and managers, and making sure sensitive processes are handled with care.You'll serve as an important administrative resource for the HR team, helping coordinate employee leaves, track documentation, update systems, and keep requests moving between employees, HR leadership, benefits partners, and payroll. The team needs someone who is discreet, organized, and comfortable managing deadlines while communicating with employees who may have questions about complicated processes.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Coordinate leave-of-absence requests and maintain leave tracking records.</li><li>Communicate required forms, deadlines, and next steps to employees.</li><li>Track leave documentation and coordinate follow-up with employees and relevant providers or benefits administrators, as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain employee records related to leave, return-to-work status, and employment changes.</li><li>Update HRIS information for transfers, promotions, status changes, and terminations.</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee questions regarding HR procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with payroll regarding leave-related pay and timekeeping updates.</li><li>Maintain confidential documentation and organize electronic personnel files.</li><li>Prepare reports tracking leave activity, outstanding paperwork, and employee status changes.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding when additional coverage is needed.</li><li>Help maintain HR procedures, templates, and internal documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline employee request tracking and follow-up.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Assistant

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
A growing North County professional services organization is seeking an organized, people-oriented HR Assistant to support its Human Resources department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, keeping information organized, and helping create a smooth employee experience from the moment a candidate applies through their first day on the job. This position offers exposure to several areas of HR, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee records, and general HR administration. You'll work closely with the HR team and department managers, making sure deadlines are met, documentation is accurate, and employees receive timely support. The team is looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, and comfortable balancing administrative details with frequent communication. If you're interested in building a long-term career in Human Resources, this role offers a strong foundation.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Coordinate new-hire paperwork, onboarding checklists, and orientation schedules.</li><li>Assist with background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 documentation.</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel files and update employee information.</li><li>Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting process.</li><li>Post job openings and assist with resume tracking and applicant follow-up.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR forms, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Help track employee changes, leave documentation, and training completion.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment paperwork and payroll-related updates.</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and HR correspondence.</li><li>Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and team events.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Assistant

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an HR Assistant for an established organization in Oceanside that is looking for a detail-oriented professional to support its growing Human Resources team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has HR administrative experience and wants to get more exposure to the full employee lifecycle.You’ll be the person helping keep employee records, onboarding, HR paperwork, and day-to-day employee requests organized and moving forward.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department</li><li>Assist with new-hire onboarding and orientation</li><li>Prepare offer letters, employment documents, and new-hire paperwork</li><li>Coordinate background checks, I-9 documentation, and employment verifications</li><li>Maintain accurate employee files and HRIS records</li><li>Process employee status changes, transfers, and terminations</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions and direct more complex matters to HR leadership</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment and employee benefits questions</li><li>Track attendance, timekeeping, and other employee information</li><li>Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and employee lists</li><li>Assist with performance review and training documentation</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel records</li><li>Help coordinate employee meetings, training, and company events</li><li>Assist with leave documentation and follow-up</li><li>Support HR projects and process improvements as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Assistant

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
Love details, spreadsheets, and keeping everything running behind the scenes? This could be your next move.A North County manufacturing and distribution organization is looking for an HR Assistant to support its employee services and HR operations team. With a workforce spread across office and operational environments, the company needs someone who can keep employee records current, assist with payroll preparation, and ensure important HR documentation is completed accurately and on time. This role is ideal for an administrative professional who enjoys structured processes but also likes being a resource for employees. You'll work alongside HR and payroll leadership, helping resolve routine questions, maintain compliance documentation, and coordinate employee changes.Candidates with experience in payroll support, timekeeping, onboarding, or employee records will be especially attractive for this opportunity.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with weekly or biweekly payroll preparation by reviewing timecards, missing punches, and employee changes.</li><li>Maintain employee files, status changes, compensation records, and other confidential documentation.</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and offboarding paperwork.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, employee data updates, and routine benefits questions.</li><li>Track vacation requests, leaves of absence, attendance records, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare employee change forms for new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay adjustments.</li><li>Help maintain compliance records, required notices, and training documentation.</li><li>Respond to employee questions and route more complex matters to HR leadership.</li><li>Reconcile basic timekeeping discrepancies with supervisors and payroll.</li><li>Maintain HR spreadsheets and prepare recurring reports.</li><li>Assist with audits of employee files and payroll documentation.</li><li>Support HR projects, policy updates, and employee communications.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Human Resources Coordinator to support daily HR operations and assist with key functions across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing a positive employee experience while supporting HR programs and processes. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support day-to-day human resources operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.</li><li>Assist with maintaining employee records and ensuring HR files are accurate, complete, and compliant.</li><li>Coordinate interviews, schedule meetings, and support recruiting and new employee processes.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and general procedures.</li><li>Help administer HR programs such as employee onboarding, benefits coordination, and performance tracking.</li><li>Support HRIS data entry, reporting, and system updates.</li><li>Assist with special HR projects and other administrative duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

HR & People Operations Coordinator

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 33 USD / Hourly
Be the person who makes the employee experience happen.A growing North County organization is looking for an organized, people-focused HR & People Operations Coordinator to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the people side of Human Resources just as much as the behind-the-scenes details that keep a business running. From welcoming new hires and coordinating interviews to maintaining employee records and assisting with benefits, this position will have a hand in nearly every stage of the employee experience. This is not a role where you will be stuck doing the same task all day. You will work closely with HR leadership, department managers, and employees across the organization, helping create a smooth, responsive, and professional workplace. The team is looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates confidently, catches the little details, and enjoys being the person others can count on. What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation schedules, and employment paperwork.</li><li>Manage interview scheduling, candidate communications, and recruiting coordination.</li><li>Maintain employee personnel files and update HRIS information.</li><li>Assist with I-9 documentation, background checks, employment verifications, and status changes.</li><li>Support benefits administration, enrollment questions, and employee record updates.</li><li>Help track timekeeping, attendance, leave requests, and payroll-related documentation.</li><li>Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, employee correspondence, and internal communications.</li><li>Assist with employee engagement activities, company events, and training coordination.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions while maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Partner with HR leadership on process improvements and special projects.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Bilingual HR Generalist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with an established manufacturing organization that is looking for a Bilingual HR Generalist to support its growing workforce. This is a true Generalist position for an HR professional who is ready to be involved in more than administrative tasks.You’ll partner with managers and employees across the organization and have exposure to employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits, leaves, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. Spanish fluency is especially important because you’ll regularly communicate with employees in both English and Spanish.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as an HR resource for employees and department managers</li><li>Provide day-to-day employee relations support</li><li>Assist with employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues</li><li>Conduct and document employee meetings as appropriate</li><li>Support recruiting and hiring for hourly and professional positions</li><li>Coordinate interviews, offers, background checks, and onboarding</li><li>Facilitate new-hire orientations and HR training</li><li>Maintain accurate employee files and HRIS information</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee enrollment questions</li><li>Coordinate leave-of-absence and return-to-work documentation</li><li>Support workers’ compensation processes and documentation</li><li>Assist with performance reviews, corrective actions, and performance documentation</li><li>Partner with managers on attendance and performance concerns</li><li>Help ensure HR practices align with California employment requirements</li><li>Maintain required compliance and training records</li><li>Assist with payroll and timekeeping questions</li><li>Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics</li><li>Support audits, policy updates, and other HR projects</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Certified Payroll

Pomona, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Certified Payroll specialist to support payroll administration for public works and prevailing wage assignments in California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, precise with payroll records, and confident navigating compliance requirements tied to certified payroll and union-related reporting. The person in this role will work closely with internal partners to keep payroll activities accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting obligations. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly certified payroll processing for employees assigned to public works and prevailing wage jobs. • Prepare, review, and submit payroll reports and required backup documentation within established deadlines. • Interpret wage determinations to calculate correct pay rates, fringe amounts, overtime, and deductions. • Oversee union-related reporting and help resolve outstanding contribution or reporting issues. • Reconcile payroll records, research variances, and correct discrepancies to maintain accurate data. • Maintain employee payroll files, job classifications, and labor distribution details with a high level of accuracy. • Collaborate with project leadership, human resources, and accounting teams to support payroll compliance across active projects. • Assist with audit requests by gathering payroll records and supplying documentation in a timely manner. • Monitor reporting calendars to ensure all certified payroll and related submissions are completed on schedule.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Riverside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support compensation programs for a leading manufacturing company. This Long-term Contract position is based in Riverside, California, and focuses on delivering accurate compensation analysis, program coordination, and payroll-related audit support across total rewards activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in compensation administration, and data-driven reporting within HRIS and payroll environments. some training may be provided to those with a solid foundation in 401K administrative and data management and human resources. Responsibilities:• Administer compensation programs, ensuring employees are supported through accurate processing and clear coordination of plan activities.• Analyze pay structures, salary data, and market information to help maintain competitive and internally consistent compensation practices.• Support annual compensation activities such as base pay reviews, incentive planning, commission-related updates, and total compensation analysis.• Coordinate retirement and savings programs, including 401(k), matching contributions, profit-sharing arrangements, and related payroll deductions.• Process and validate payroll-related transactions tied to benefits and compensation changes within HRIS and payroll systems.• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and data summaries using Excel to track trends, review plan activity, and support decision-making.• Assist with compensation benchmarking by participating in salary surveys and evaluating external market data against internal pay practices.• Maintain accurate employee records and support system updates within platforms such as SAP HR Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors HCM.• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to resolve compensation and benefits questions while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company that is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of its day-to-day AP operations. This role is a great fit for someone who knows AP inside and out and is comfortable working with Purchasing, Operations, Inventory, and vendors.This isn't a basic invoice-entry position — you'll be expected to troubleshoot discrepancies, understand the flow of purchasing and receiving, and help improve the AP process.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own the full-cycle AP process for a high-volume manufacturing environment</li><li>Review and approve invoice coding and supporting documentation</li><li>Perform three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Research pricing, quantity, freight, and tax discrepancies</li><li>Manage vendor statements and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain vendor master information</li><li>Prepare payment batches and manage payment schedules</li><li>Monitor AP aging and cash requirements</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and outstanding items</li><li>Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and close</li><li>Prepare AP reconciliations and management reports</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing and automation</li><li>Help train or provide guidance to junior AP staff</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a growing healthcare organization. This is a hands-on AP position for someone who knows the full invoice-to-payment cycle and can confidently manage vendor questions, invoice discrepancies, approvals, and reconciliations.This person will become a key point of contact between Accounting, Procurement, department managers, and vendors. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full-cycle AP process from invoice receipt through payment</li><li>Process high-volume invoices while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Assign invoices to GL accounts, departments, and cost centers</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders and contracts</li><li>Investigate pricing, quantity, and billing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and payment information</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment questions</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and outstanding balances</li><li>Prepare and process weekly payment batches</li><li>Assist with ACH and check payments</li><li>Monitor AP aging and prioritize time-sensitive invoices</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and unapplied items</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and month-end close</li><li>Prepare AP reporting and reconciliation schedules</li><li>Support annual audit requests and documentation</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Claremont, CA
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21.375 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and timely payment operations for a government organization in Claremont, California. This position focuses on managing invoice workflows, maintaining precise financial records, and coordinating approvals to keep vendor payments on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payable procedures, and the ability to resolve discrepancies in a high-volume environment. Experience with Tyler software preferred. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices from receipt through posting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established payment procedures.• Assign correct account codes to invoices and verify supporting documentation before entry into the accounts payable system.• Review purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to complete three-way matching and identify exceptions requiring follow-up.• Coordinate invoice approval routing with internal stakeholders to secure timely authorizations and prevent payment delays.• Prepare and support ACH payments and check runs while confirming that payment details align with approved invoices.• Investigate invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and missing information by working with vendors and internal departments to reach resolution.• Maintain organized records by scanning, filing, and reconciling payable documents, including manual and recurring monthly invoices.• Enter supplier and vendor invoices accurately, monitor payment status, and assist with ongoing reconciliation of accounts payable activity.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chino, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations for a utilities and infrastructure environment in Chino, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail oriented individual who can manage high-volume invoice activity, maintain accurate coding, and help ensure timely vendor payments. The role will contribute to efficient accounts payable processes while working closely with internal stakeholders to uphold accuracy, compliance, and consistency. Responsibilities: • Review, validate, and process vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, approval status, and payment terms. • Assign correct general ledger and cost coding to invoices to support accurate financial reporting and expense tracking. • Handle ACH payment activity and assist with scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time. • Reconcile invoice records, payment details, and supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Partner with internal departments and vendors to answer payment inquiries and address issues related to billing or coding. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements. • Monitor outstanding items and follow up on pending approvals to keep invoice processing moving smoothly. • Support ongoing improvements in accounts payable workflows, including invoice processing activities tied to automated payment systems when needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist for an established construction company in North County. This is a great opportunity for an AP professional who likes more than simply entering invoices. You’ll work directly with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and the Accounting team to keep project-related payables moving accurately and on schedule. What You’ll Handle:<ul><li>Process a high volume of subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Review invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation</li><li>Code invoices by project, job, cost code, and GL account</li><li>Verify appropriate approvals before invoices are released for payment</li><li>Process subcontractor payment requests</li><li>Review lien waivers and supporting compliance documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with Project Managers regarding missing approvals or documentation</li><li>Manage vendor setup and W-9 documentation</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and payment commitments</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and credit memos</li><li>Assist with AP aging and month-end close</li><li>Support AP accruals and project cost reporting</li><li>Maintain organized documentation for audits and project files</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Bilingual HR Coordinator

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring a Bilingual HR Coordinator for a growing North County organization with a large operational workforce. This is a hands-on HR opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with employees and managers while keeping the administrative side of Human Resources organized and running smoothly.The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating in both English and Spanish, handling confidential employee information, and jumping between recruiting, onboarding, HRIS updates, employee questions, and general HR support. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Support day-to-day HR operations for a growing employee population</li><li>Assist with recruiting, including resume review, interview scheduling, and candidate communication</li><li>Coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientations, and onboarding activities</li><li>Assist with I-9s, employment verifications, background checks, and personnel files</li><li>Maintain accurate employee information in the HRIS</li><li>Respond to employee questions in English and Spanish</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment and employee benefits questions</li><li>Support timekeeping and payroll-related documentation</li><li>Prepare employment letters, reports, spreadsheets, and HR communications</li><li>Assist with employee status changes, transfers, and terminations</li><li>Maintain confidential employee records</li><li>Help coordinate training and employee engagement activities</li><li>Track required documentation and follow up on outstanding items</li><li>Support HR leadership with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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