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Benefits Manager

San Jose, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
52 - 58 USD / Hourly
CONTRACT ROLE: Estimated 3-6 months We are looking for an experienced Benefits Manager to support a client with a contract opportunity, to help provide interim support in benefits, LOA, and lead open enrollment during the estimated 3-6 months coverage period. The client is located in the SF Bay Area and needs someone to work Pacific Standard Time hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role will oversee day-to-day benefits operations, employee communications, leave coordination, and compliance activities while helping ensure a smooth and accurate experience for employees. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits administration, open enrollment, vendor partnership, and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead benefits onboarding activities for new employees and coordinate annual enrollment efforts, including creating and delivering clear informational materials.• Oversee benefit plan participation updates, qualifying life event changes, and eligibility administration to maintain accurate employee records.• Maintain benefit and payroll documentation while working closely with payroll partners to verify deductions and resolve data discrepancies.• Serve as a primary point of contact for insurance carriers, external administrators, and other benefit vendors to address service issues and support accurate plan administration.• Coordinate leave-related processes, including family, medical, and disability absences, in collaboration with designated leave management partners.• Administer workers’ compensation activities and facilitate ergonomic accommodation requests for employees as needed.• Perform billing reviews, reconciliation activities, compliance reporting, and required filings to ensure deadlines and financial accuracy are met.• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, and local benefit regulations by conducting routine audits and supporting compliant administrative practices.• Partner with HR leadership to assess benefit offerings, respond to workforce needs, and support programs aligned with business objectives.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee large-scale payroll operations for one of our clients on an interim basis. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role designed for an operational expert who thrives in high-volume, complex environments and excels at day-to-day execution and process improvement. Responsibilities:• Manage and mentor a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous professional development.• Oversee the end-to-end processing and execution of US payroll for a massive population (100K+ employees), ensuring flawless execution, compliance, and timeliness across pay cycles.• Drive the daily leverage and optimization of Workday Payroll, ensuring system capabilities are fully utilized to streamline workflows, auditing, and reporting.• Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, healthcare-specific labor requirements, and internal audit controls.• Serve as the primary operational contact for key partners across HR, Finance, and Enterprise Systems to ensure alignment and resolve operational inquiries promptly.• Identify operational bottlenecks, streamline day-to-day workflows, and implement scalable best practices to modernize and stabilize payroll delivery.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

San Ramon, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
Our client in San Ramon is seeking an experienced interim Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity, multi-state workforce. This Contract position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can lead day-to-day processing while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Compliance, and other stakeholders. The role requires deep expertise in multistate payroll, variable compensation, and high-volume payroll administration, along with a strong focus on precision, controls, and service delivery. This role requires onsite work in San Ramon and is expected to pay $80/hr. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across regular earnings, commissions, and other variable pay components• Manage payroll activities spanning multiple states and legal entities, maintaining compliance with jurisdictional tax rules, reporting obligations, and company policies• Supervise biweekly payroll cycles, review outputs for accuracy, and resolve exceptions, discrepancies, and complex payroll issues before final release• Oversee year-end payroll functions, including W-2 and W-2C preparation, reconciliation, and related audit-ready documentation• Maintain and strengthen payroll controls by conducting reconciliations, supporting internal and external audits, and monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, and leadership teams to address payroll matters, improve coordination, and support business needs• Utilize payroll and workforce systems to manage payroll data, time and attendance inputs, and reporting workflows• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, training, and day-to-day leadership to promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
70 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced senior manager of payroll to support our client in San Francisco, California. This long-term contract position will oversee complex payroll initiatives, strengthen operational consistency, and partner across functions to ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery in a fast-paced multinational environment. The role is ideal for a leader who can guide large-scale payroll programs, improve processes, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders while maintaining strict standards for data privacy and accuracy. Responsibilities:• Drive major payroll initiatives that support the modernization of global payroll operations and help align multiple providers within a more unified delivery model.• Oversee payroll system implementation activities from early planning and requirement definition through testing, validation, deployment, and post-launch stabilization.• Work closely with technical teams to support the design and rollout of numerous integrations between third-party applications and the global payroll platform.• Evaluate proposed payroll workflows to confirm regional and country-specific obligations are addressed before new processes are adopted.• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, IT, and external service providers to verify payroll data integrity and resolve discrepancies efficiently.• Coordinate the migration of payroll information from legacy environments into new platforms or related data repositories, including reconciliation and quality checks.• Create and maintain clear payroll procedures, internal controls, and policy documentation to support compliance and standardized operations.• Promote successful adoption of new tools and ways of working through training, stakeholder communication, and change management efforts.• Prepare status updates, operational summaries, and project reporting for leadership while safeguarding confidential employee and payroll information.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Mountain View, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS PAYROLL MANAGER We are looking for an experienced and driven Payroll Manager to lead and enhance the payroll operations for a well-established healthcare organization. This role requires an individual with a strong background in payroll systems, compliance, and team leadership, who can embrace technological advancements and process improvements. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities:• Supervise and mentor a team of 5 payroll specialists to ensure efficient and accurate payroll operations.• Oversee payroll processing for the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations.• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance departments to align compensation policies, benefits deductions, and reporting practices.• Review, audit, and approve payroll reports and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, recommending and implementing software upgrades as needed.• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and concerns in a timely manner.• Ensure timely submission of payroll-related filings and reports to regulatory agencies.• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices to keep the organization compliant.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Contracts Manager

San Jose, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Established tech company is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join our team in San Jose, California. This Contract Manager position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual to handle a high volume of contracts with fast turnaround times. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in commercial contracts, demonstrating both pragmatism and responsiveness in their approach. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work required twice a week. If you're looking to join a flexible team that will keep you busy, this is the position for you! The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of contract management experience, including expertise in contact negotiation. Responsibilities:• Review, draft, and negotiate various types of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.• Manage a high volume of contracts while ensuring accuracy and compliance within tight deadlines.• Utilize AI tools to streamline contract negotiation processes and improve efficiency.• Collaborate with the legal team to maintain and update the contract playbook.• Provide support for legal operations tasks to enhance departmental workflows.• Ensure all contractual documents align with organizational policies and legal standards.• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to address contract-related inquiries.• Implement best practices for contract management and administration.• Monitor and track contract lifecycles to ensure timely renewals and updates.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Benefits Coordinator

Oakland, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Benefits Coordinator to assist with employee benefits administration, enrollment, and benefits-related inquiries.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans</li><li>Maintain accurate employee benefits records</li><li>Work with benefits vendors and HR team members</li><li>Assist with open enrollment and compliance documentation</li></ul>
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payment operations and ensure accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices in San Francisco, California. This role oversees core accounts payable activities, strengthens controls around disbursements, and supports efficient transaction flow across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing invoice review, payment scheduling, and electronic funds processing while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Improve and streamline AP, reimbursements, and PO processes using automation</li><li>Manage vendor setup, updates, and cleanup</li><li>Prepare and file 1099s correctly</li><li>Support month‑end close with AP reconciliations and accruals</li><li>Handle invoices, reimbursements, and timely vendor payments</li><li>Work with finance leaders to control spending and stay compliant</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Saratoga, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 65 USD / Hourly
Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a construction-focused organization in Saratoga, California. This hourly W2 position will oversee end-to-end payables operations with an emphasis on high invoice volume, subcontractor disbursements, and accurate project cost allocation. The role requires a strong understanding of construction payment practices, contract compliance, and timely coordination with vendors and project teams to keep financial records precise and up to date. The role is only till the end of the year. Our client requires 5 days/week onsite for the 1st month, but after that it can go down to 3 days onsite. They are using Concur. Proficiency in Concur is required. If you are ready to start an AP Manager role on September 14, please apply today! Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle for vendor invoices and subcontractor payment requests in a high-volume construction environment.• Review submitted billing against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents to confirm accuracy before approval and payment.• Assign expenses to the appropriate jobs and cost codes to support reliable project budgeting and financial reporting.• Monitor lien waivers, insurance documentation, and other compliance records to ensure payment releases meet contractual requirements.• Reconcile vendor statements, address payment-related questions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.• Prepare and schedule disbursements through checks, ACH, wires, or joint checks while considering cash flow needs and available payment discounts.• Partner with project managers and internal stakeholders to confirm work completion, route approvals, and maintain proper payment controls.• Support month-end activities by assisting with accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and related accounts payable reporting.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z