Benefits Manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Benefits and Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
37 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits and Payroll Specialist to support essential payroll and employee benefits operations for an organization based in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage day-to-day administration with accuracy, discretion, and strong follow-through. The role requires someone who is comfortable working independently while partnering with internal teams to keep payroll processing, reporting, and benefits activity running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Administer employee benefit programs and provide ongoing support for enrollments, updates, and general benefits operations. • Process semi-monthly payroll with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures. • Oversee benefits-related billing activities, including invoice review, reconciliation, and coordination with external vendors. • Prepare and maintain payroll, benefits, state, and county reports to support reporting obligations and internal recordkeeping. • Update and preserve accurate employee and benefits information within UKG Pro and related systems. • Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from internal stakeholders and help resolve day-to-day operational questions. • Monitor records and transactions carefully to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity across payroll and benefits processes. • Work with minimal supervision while maintaining organized documentation and consistent follow-up on administrative tasks.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Sunnyvale, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead core HR operations for a manufacturing organization with multiple locations in Sunnyvale, California. This role will serve as a key partner in strengthening employee relations, guiding policy development, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate brings a strategic and hands-on approach to compensation, benefits, and workforce programs while supporting a positive and consistent employee experience across sites. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day human resources support for a multi-site manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent practices across locations. • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and legal requirements. • Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and corrective action. • Oversee compensation benchmarking and pay analysis to support competitive and equitable compensation practices. • Manage benefits and leave programs, including administration, employee support, and vendor coordination. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and internal HR standards. • Administer workers’ compensation cases and coordinate follow-up processes to support timely resolution and employee care. • Partner with leadership on onboarding, performance review processes, and broader HR strategy initiatives. • Maintain accurate HR records and support effective use of HR information systems for reporting and administration.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
70 - 90 USD / Hourly
Our client with HIGH name brand recognition is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a large workforce across the United States and Canada. This 5 month, W2 hourly position is hybrid (2 days in Menlo Park, California and 2 days remote) and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, compliance, and strong team oversight. The role requires deep knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll practices, equity-related pay elements, and payroll systems such as Workday Payroll and ADP Workforce Now. You will not manage anyone (this is a high-powered individual contributor role). The role has a potential to become longer that 5 months. Start date is ideally November 9th. If you were laid off recently or wrapping up a contract soon, please apply today! Responsibilities:• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay across regular, off-cycle, and special payroll runs.• Oversee payroll administration for employees in multiple U.S. states as well as Canada, maintaining compliance with applicable tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.• Lead and support payroll staff, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and helping resolve complex payroll issues escalated by the team.• Manage payroll data within Workday and ADP Workforce Now, validating employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax updates.• Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger interfaces, and related records to identify discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.• Administer payroll components tied to equity compensation, including restricted stock events, with careful attention to timing and taxation.• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve workflows, and support reporting needs.• Handle payroll audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by preparing accurate records and maintaining organized payroll files.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations and Compliance Manager to support workplace practices and strengthen HR operations in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a trusted resource for leaders and employees by addressing complex employee matters, promoting consistent policy application, and helping maintain a positive and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, hands-on employee relations expertise, and a practical approach to resolving sensitive issues while supporting organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities: • Advise managers and organizational leaders on employee relations concerns, offering thoughtful guidance on conflict resolution, performance issues, and workplace challenges. • Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, using sound judgment to defuse tension and support fair, practical outcomes. • Oversee compliance-related HR activities by ensuring policies, records, and employment practices align with applicable regulations and internal standards. • Coordinate and monitor leave administration and workers’ compensation processes to support employees and maintain accurate documentation. • Maintain the integrity of employee information within HR systems and assist with reporting, record accuracy, and workforce data review. • Work closely with People & Culture partners and leadership teams to encourage clear communication, consistency in employee practices, and a strong employee experience. • Support workplace investigations, corrective action processes, and related documentation while ensuring matters are addressed thoroughly and appropriately. • Contribute to HR operational continuity by managing day-to-day employee relations and compliance priorities across a dynamic environment.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

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