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9 results for Paid Search Specialist in Oakland, CA

Payroll Specialist
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll with accuracy, work confidently in a mid-sized employee population, and contribute in a hands-on hybrid environment. The position requires strong experience with payroll processing, benefits-related allocations, and financial reconciliation while partnering closely with payroll leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll for an employee population of approximately 500 staff members, with a large share of non-exempt employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay.<br>• Administer full-cycle payroll activities using Paycom, including payroll validation, review of earnings and deductions, and resolution of discrepancies before finalization.<br>• Prepare payroll-related benefit allocations and support accounting entries tied to payroll activity to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Generate and review journal entry exports from the payroll system, including large-volume transaction files, and assist with reconciliations as needed.<br>• Coordinate manual check processing on-site when required and help address urgent payroll matters in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with the payroll supervisor and provide additional team support during a period of limited internal coverage.<br>• Help maintain compliance with multi-state payroll requirements, wage and hour rules, and standard payroll practices across the workforce.<br>• Support payroll administration needs related to workforce changes, including evolving union-related payroll considerations when applicable.
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll specialist
  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Payroll &amp; Office Administrator | Half Moon Bay, CA</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking a Payroll &amp; Office Administrator to manage payroll processing, support accounting activities, and oversee daily office operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Payroll &amp; Accounting</strong> • Process payroll for approximately 150 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and provide documentation for audits and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Process employee changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefits elections.</p><p>• Administer payroll deductions, tax withholdings, retirement contributions, and garnishments.</p><p>• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p><strong>Office Administration</strong> • Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and general office inquiries.</p><p>• Maintain office supply inventory and coordinate purchases as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and building management to support office operations.</p><p>• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, filing systems, and document retention.</p><p>• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, and office events.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• 5+ years of payroll and office administration experience.</p><p>• Experience processing payroll in a multi-employee environment.</p><p>• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and payroll accounting.</p><p>• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.</p><p>• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</p><p>• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.</p><p>• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</p><p>This version is tighter, removes the salary range, and avoids software, industry, and company-specific references that could help identify the employer.</p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL SPECIALIST - HYBRID 2 DAYS ONSITE</strong></p><p><strong>90K-100K</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. As a senior member of the payroll team, you will manage key aspects of payroll administration, reporting, and system maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Handle payroll transactions such as manual checks, pay adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, leave processing, and garnishments.</p><p>• Ensure timely and correct payment of payroll taxes and other deductions.</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data, including reconciling balance sheets and preparing tax compliance schedules.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and validation of W-2 forms and maintain alignment with the general ledger.</p><p>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on complex payroll issues, offering solutions and support.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies regarding payroll matters.</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems by updating cost centers, codes, and ensuring system functionality.</p><p>• Generate payroll reports and perform detailed data analysis for business insights.</p><p>• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Concord, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract to Hire </p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $34 - $40 hourly </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your payroll career while working closely with a supportive and collaborative team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly, biweekly, or weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax withholding.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.</li><li>Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll, deductions, or tax issues.</li><li>Assist with annual reporting requirements, including W-2 and 1099 processing.</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, and commissions where applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate onboarding of employee information.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations, including applicable state or regional requirements.</li><li>Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors or agencies when necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time while maintaining employee payroll records and supporting compliance with payroll tax and wage regulations. In a mid-sized company, this role often uses ADP to manage payroll transactions, employee updates, reporting, and payroll-related inquiries. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll through ADP on a weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly basis. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Review and validate timekeeping records, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and other payroll changes. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, direct deposit information, and tax withholdings. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with general ledger postings. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax requirements, and wage and hour regulations. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll processing. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including reporting and tax form preparation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with audits and payroll process improvements. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Payroll Tax Specialist
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Compliance Technician to support regulatory adherence efforts for industrial operations in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on evaluating applicable standards, translating complex regulatory language into practical guidance, and helping maintain a safe and compliant operating environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to track obligations, document findings, and promote consistent compliance practices across facilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage payroll tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Research, investigate, and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Support payroll tax audits, compliance reviews, and related documentation requests.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll tax records, reporting, and compliance documentation to support internal controls.</li><li>Partner with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure accurate payroll processing, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Certified Payroll Specialist
  • San Leandro, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a construction company, is seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in prevailing wage and certified payroll processing. This contract assignment will support payroll operations for active projects and help ensure compliance with applicable labor requirements. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees, including union and non-union populations, as applicable. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit certified payroll reports accurately and on time. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements, wage determinations and labor classifications. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Audit timekeeping records, pay rates and job classifications for accuracy. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for audits and reporting. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with project managers, HR and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and confirm project allocations. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, deductions, garnishments and related reporting as needed. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Certified Payroll Specialist
  • Concord, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Certified Payroll Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Pay:</strong> $30 - $40 hourly </p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract to hire </p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and supporting audits, reporting, and employee payroll inquiries. This role typically requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax withholding, garnishments, benefits deductions, and certified payroll reporting requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required</li><li>Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union, and government contract payroll requirements</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings</li><li>Administer wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Support payroll audits and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Partner with HR, finance, and project teams to validate employee and labor data</li><li>Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Acounts Payable Specialist
  • Concord, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 28.5 - 32.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our team is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice, a solution that provides clients with full-time professionals who can support critical projects and interim staffing needs while offering continuity and the ability to re-engage talent for future needs. In this role, you will support client engagements by managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, helping maintain accurate financial records, and ensuring timely vendor payments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment instructions, and account updates.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals, reconciliations, and related reports.</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives, audit support, and special accounting projects as needed.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client environments, systems, and workflows while maintaining high service levels.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z