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14 results for Payroll Manager in Palm Springs, CA

Payroll Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Payroll is your specialty. Accuracy is your reputation.</strong></p><p>A growing North County organization with multiple operating locations is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for:</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-10-12T17:28:44Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Know payroll beyond the software? This role is for you.</strong></p><p>A North County professional services organization is looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p>The team is looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and take ownership of payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation.</p><p><strong>Your day-to-day responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-12T17:28:44Z
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
  • Riverside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.00 - 31.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer compensation programs, ensuring employees are supported through accurate processing and clear coordination of plan activities.</p><p>• Analyze pay structures, salary data, and market information to help maintain competitive and internally consistent compensation practices.</p><p>• Support annual compensation activities such as base pay reviews, incentive planning, commission-related updates, and total compensation analysis.</p><p>• Coordinate retirement and savings programs, including 401(k), matching contributions, profit-sharing arrangements, and related payroll deductions.</p><p>• Process and validate payroll-related transactions tied to benefits and compensation changes within HRIS and payroll systems.</p><p>• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and data summaries using Excel to track trends, review plan activity, and support decision-making.</p><p>• Assist with compensation benchmarking by participating in salary surveys and evaluating external market data against internal pay practices.</p><p>• Maintain accurate employee records and support system updates within platforms such as SAP HR Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors HCM.</p><p>• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to resolve compensation and benefits questions while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures</p>
  • 2026-09-11T22:54:01Z
Director of Accounting
  • Chino, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the finance and accounting function for a nonprofit organization in Chino, California. This role will guide day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen team performance, and deliver accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, reconciliations, and revenue tracking.</p><p>• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with an emphasis on timely completion, accuracy, and stronger departmental workflows.</p><p>• Review and produce financial statements, internal management reports, and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leaders, committees, and board-facing stakeholders by preparing clear financial materials and supporting presentations.</p><p>• Partner with department heads on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long-term planning, and budget-to-actual performance reviews.</p><p>• Oversee accounting and reporting for grants, restricted funding, and program-based financial activity while ensuring adherence to donor and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Establish and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation standards to support compliance, audit readiness, and risk reduction.</p><p>• Lead financial analysis tied to programs and events, including cost allocation, margin evaluation, and post-activity financial review.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality execution.</p><p>• Support tax filings, grant reporting, regulatory submissions, cash flow planning, and other finance-related priorities assigned by leadership. </p>
  • 2026-09-22T00:08:39Z
Finance Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 170000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Finance Manager to support business performance and financial decision-making across our North America operations in San Diego, California. This role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on oversight of planning, reporting, and commercial analysis, helping leaders make informed decisions that support growth and profitability. The position will also strengthen financial processes, improve reporting quality, and provide practical insight across revenue, margin, cash flow, and operating performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as a key finance partner to regional leadership by providing financial insight, balanced recommendations, and constructive input on strategic and day-to-day decisions.<br>• Direct the budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycle for North America, ensuring assumptions are well supported and aligned with broader business goals.<br>• Manage commercial finance activities tied to profit and loss performance, including revenue trends, gross margin, customer economics, and business risks.<br>• Lead recurring performance reviews with business stakeholders, highlighting key drivers, areas of concern, and agreed follow-up actions.<br>• Build financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investments, pricing approaches, and resource allocation decisions.<br>• Convert operational and financial data into clear recommendations related to sales performance, cost management, profitability, and cash flow.<br>• Prepare management reporting, forecast updates, budget submissions, and variance commentary in partnership with broader finance teams.<br>• Oversee finance operations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll governance to support accuracy, control, and policy compliance.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and decision support through analytics, automation, and modern finance tools.
  • 2026-10-09T00:13:40Z
Bilingual HR Generalist
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an established manufacturing organization that is looking for a Bilingual HR Generalist to support its growing workforce.</strong> This is a true Generalist position for an HR professional who is ready to be involved in more than administrative tasks.</p><p>You’ll partner with managers and employees across the organization and have exposure to <strong>employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits, leaves, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations.</strong> Spanish fluency is especially important because you’ll regularly communicate with employees in both English and Spanish.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-28T23:38:43Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>An established North County organization is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to company leadership.</strong> This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers rather than sitting exclusively in a supervisory capacity.</p><p>The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting cycle, month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls while helping improve the overall efficiency of the department.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations and accounting workflows</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, cash activity, and general ledger functions</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements</li><li>Analyze financial results and explain significant variances</li><li>Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies</li><li>Oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital</li><li>Manage accounting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts</li><li>Review AR aging, collections, and customer account activity</li><li>Oversee vendor payments and AP aging</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related accounting activities</li><li>Establish and maintain effective internal controls</li><li>Assist with annual budgets and financial forecasts</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA, tax professionals, and auditors</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-02T21:44:30Z
HR Specialist
  • San Marcos, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.00 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing healthcare services organization is seeking an organized, detail-driven <strong>HR Onboarding Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-10-13T18:48:47Z
Full-Cycle Bookkeeper
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.00 - 36.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>A growing professional services company in Oceanside is looking for a Full-Cycle Bookkeeper who can keep the books clean from daily transactions through month-end close. </strong>This isn't a narrow AP or AR position. You'll touch <strong>AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll support, journal entries, and financial reporting</strong>, making it a strong opportunity for someone who likes having ownership over the full accounting picture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger activity</li><li>Process AP invoices and vendor payments</li><li>Record customer invoices and incoming payments</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Maintain vendor and customer records</li><li>Research account discrepancies</li><li>Assist with payroll-related accounting entries</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting schedules</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables</li><li>Assist with monthly close</li><li>Prepare basic financial statements and management reports</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Assist with year-end and tax preparation requests</li><li>Support audits and special accounting projects</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-29T18:58:43Z
Assistant Controller
  • Victorville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a stable leader in their specialized industry, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations for a well-established organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who enjoys balancing strategic financial oversight with direct involvement in core processes. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, support a small team, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful workplace culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s accounting and financial activities, ensuring accurate oversight across core functions and reporting cycles.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and period-end close processes to maintain timely and reliable financial records.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and deliver analysis that supports business planning, operational visibility, and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and related balance sheet integrity tasks.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data, reviewing trends, and helping establish practical performance targets.</p><p>• Supervise a small accounting team, providing guidance to staff responsible for payables, receivables, payroll, and selected HR-related support tasks.</p><p>• Coordinate regulatory and administrative compliance matters, including county and state-related requirements and rate documentation.</p><p>• Partner with external financial and tax advisors to support tax filings and financial reviews, and assist with future software implementation initiatives such as a new billing platform.</p>
  • 2026-09-28T17:28:44Z
HR & People Operations Coordinator
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 29.00 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Be the person who makes the employee experience happen.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T21:44:30Z
Bilingual HR Coordinator
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.00 - 34.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is hiring a Bilingual HR Coordinator for a growing North County organization with a large operational workforce.</strong> 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.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating in <strong>both English and Spanish</strong>, handling confidential employee information, and jumping between recruiting, onboarding, HRIS updates, employee questions, and general HR support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-09-28T23:38:43Z
Senior Accounting Manager
  • Mira Loma, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to guide the accounting function in Mira Loma, California. This role is responsible for delivering timely financial results, maintaining accurate records, and creating dependable reporting that supports business performance. The position works closely with leadership to strengthen controls, refine accounting workflows, and help build a team and structure that can support continued growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with company policies.<br>• Manage the month-end close cycle, coordinating schedules, reviews, and reconciliations to produce timely and reliable financial statements.<br>• Oversee general ledger integrity by reviewing journal entries, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports that provide leadership with clear insight into operating results and key business trends.<br>• Partner with executive stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support informed decision-making.<br>• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to reduce risk and promote compliance across accounting processes.<br>• Lead audit readiness efforts by coordinating documentation, responding to external audit requests, and supporting a smooth review process.<br>• Develop and mentor accounting staff, setting performance expectations and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through accounting automation and system enhancements where they add value to accuracy and efficiency.
  • 2026-10-08T17:23:46Z
Recruiting Coordinator
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.00 - 34.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a growing North County organization that is adding a Recruiting Coordinator to its Talent Acquisition team.</strong> This position is perfect for someone who loves the fast pace of recruiting but is also extremely organized and detail-oriented.</p><p>You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to keep candidates moving through the hiring process, from the initial application all the way through the offer and onboarding stage.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate interviews across multiple departments and hiring managers</li><li>Communicate with candidates regarding interview schedules and next steps</li><li>Maintain accurate applicant information in the ATS</li><li>Post and update job openings across recruiting platforms</li><li>Review incoming applications and resumes for basic qualifications</li><li>Conduct initial candidate outreach and scheduling</li><li>Prepare interview materials and candidate packets</li><li>Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements</li><li>Prepare offer documentation and assist with the offer process</li><li>Track candidates through each stage of the recruiting process</li><li>Maintain recruiting reports and hiring metrics</li><li>Follow up with hiring managers regarding interview feedback</li><li>Assist with onboarding once candidates accept offers</li><li>Help coordinate career fairs, hiring events, and recruiting initiatives</li><li>Maintain organized recruiting files and documentation</li><li>Assist with special Talent Acquisition projects</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-29T17:34:09Z