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Payroll Specialist

San Mateo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Payroll Specialist | Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP)Advance Your Payroll Career with Our Full-Time Engagement Team!Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? We are seeking a motivated payroll professional to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) team, supporting organizations across a variety of industries. What You'll Do<ul><li>Process multi-state, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and weekly payrolls</li><li>Ensure accurate payroll calculations, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related journal entries</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Manage employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, and compensation updates</li><li>Support payroll audits and year-end activities, including W-2 processing</li><li>Partner with HR, Accounting, and Finance teams to resolve payroll issues</li><li>Assist with payroll system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is organized and confident handling end-to-end payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll issues, and support employees with care. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll, including payroll adjustments, deductions, direct deposits, PTO approvals, W-4 updates, meal break waivers, and manual checks.</li><li>Prepare and submit union benefit payments and maintain accurate payroll records.</li><li>Review, organize, and validate labor reports and payroll documentation to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.</li><li>Administer wage garnishments and employee payroll-related communications with government agencies.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain payroll audit procedures to ensure data accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for Accounting, department leaders, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and payroll information.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and field locations to support payroll operations and business objectives.</li><li>Support company policies, compliance requirements, and training initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by management.</li><li>Represent the company professionally and support organizational and marketing initiatives.</li><li>Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining strong attendance and reliability.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Daly City, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations approximately 20 hours per week. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop Payroll and a strong understanding of prevailing wage payroll requirements, including certified payroll reporting and labor compliance. This position is well suited for someone who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and effectively manage payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
Employment Type: Contract About the RoleRobert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced Payroll Specialist. 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. Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
Job Description This role will support payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time and is ideal for a detail oriented with strong data entry skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience working with payroll systems and employee inquiries. Based on general knowledge. Key Responsibilities Perform payroll data entry with a high degree of accuracy Review and reconcile employee timecards prior to payroll processing Process payroll transactions in accordance with company policies and deadlines Distribute paychecks and payroll statements to department managers as needed Respond to employee and vendor inquiries regarding payroll matters Maintain payroll records and ensure information is current and accurate Assist with payroll reporting and related administrative tasks Support compliance with payroll procedures, policies, and internal controls
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

HR Associate

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 38 USD / Hourly
HR AssociateThe HR Associate supports day-to-day human resources functions, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, and HR compliance. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and helps ensure HR processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and confidentially.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate onboarding and new hire paperwork</li><li>Maintain employee files and HRIS records</li><li>Assist with recruiting, interview scheduling, and candidate communication</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and employee inquiries</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

HR Assistant

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
The HR Assistant supports daily human resources operations, including employee onboarding, HR record management, benefits administration, and recruiting coordination. This role assists with maintaining employee files, scheduling interviews, processing paperwork, and responding to employee inquiries while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

HR Assistant

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
HR AssistantBrief Job DescriptionWe are hiring an HR Assistant to provide administrative support to the HR team and help ensure smooth execution of core human resources processes.Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain employee files and update HR records</li><li>Assist with onboarding documents and orientation scheduling</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and payroll-related administration</li><li>Answer basic employee questions and route inquiries appropriately</li><li>Help schedule interviews, meetings, and training sessions</li><li>Prepare reports, correspondence, and HR forms</li></ul>
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

HR Business Partner

Menlo Park, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support engineering and technology leaders in Menlo Park, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on aligning people strategies with business objectives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and guiding leaders through key talent decisions. The role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable advising senior stakeholders while managing day-to-day HR priorities in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with senior leaders across engineering and technology teams to address workforce needs, organizational challenges, and long-range talent priorities. • Direct and support the yearly performance review process, including coaching managers, facilitating evaluation discussions, and ensuring milestones are completed on schedule. • Advise leaders on employee growth, performance concerns, succession planning, compensation-related matters, and other people-focused decisions. • Work closely with HR partners, centers of expertise, and cross-functional teams to deliver people programs and reinforce consistent practices across the organization. • Help implement talent initiatives that improve engagement, development, and retention while aligning with broader business goals. • Handle operational HR activities such as submitting requests, maintaining accurate employee records, updating organizational information, and completing administrative tasks as needed. • Lead recurring HR programs and special projects independently, maintaining strong documentation, accuracy, and timely follow-through. • Adjust quickly to shifting business demands while balancing strategic consultation with responsive execution in a high-paced setting.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
HR CoordinatorBrief Job DescriptionWe are seeking an HR Coordinator to support human resources operations, including onboarding, recordkeeping, recruiting coordination, and employee support. Based on general knowledge.Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and new hire paperwork</li><li>Maintain employee records and HR databases</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and HR reporting</li><li>Schedule interviews and support recruiting activities</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Help coordinate training and employee engagement activities</li></ul>
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

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

San Ramon, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 40 USD / Hourly
***100% CONTRACT POSITION - LONG TERM, HYBRID*** We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support a growing organization. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can confidently manage core people operations, maintain compliant records, and provide dependable support across recruiting, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and employee relations. The role calls for a hands-on HR team member who works well independently, communicates clearly with employees and partners, and helps strengthen HR processes as the company continues to scale. Responsibilities:• Partner with recruiting efforts by organizing candidate pipelines, supporting offer coordination, preparing employment documentation, and helping move hires efficiently through pre-employment steps such as background checks.• Maintain accurate records for employees, agencies, contractors, and third-party vendors while ensuring documentation is complete, current, and properly managed.• Work alongside external partners and internal stakeholders to assist with payroll administration across multiple states, as well as benefits, retirement plan support, equity-related coordination, and compensation planning activities.• Support employee relations matters and help uphold HR policies, audit readiness, record retention practices, and broader compliance requirements in collaboration with legal and external advisors.• Administer contingent workforce processes and track employment-based immigration matters, including filing coordination, case monitoring, and work authorization timelines for various visa categories and permanent residency cases.• Monitor key compliance deadlines and follow through on required actions related to labor regulations, employee documentation, and authorization expirations across multiple jurisdictions.• Contribute to onboarding and day-to-day HR administration by ensuring new team members receive timely support, accurate paperwork, and a smooth start to employment.• Improve and refine HR systems, workflows, and operational processes to support efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as organizational needs expand.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35.15 - 40.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a fast-paced healthcare organization in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a highly organized individual who can manage core HR processes across the employee lifecycle while partnering closely with payroll, benefits, recruiting, and broader HR teams. The role will contribute to a consistent employee experience by handling administrative operations, supporting onboarding activities, and helping maintain compliance across HR records and documentation. Responsibilities: • Coordinate day-to-day HR support for a large employee population, handling transactions related to onboarding, internal movement, pay updates, leave administration, and offboarding activities. • Serve as a key point of contact for HR-related questions, collaborating with payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and internal HR partners to resolve issues efficiently. • Facilitate onboarding activities by organizing orientation logistics, preparing employee identification badges, and assisting with workplace training programs. • Review staffing requests to confirm business need, compensation alignment, and position details before requisitions move forward in the recruitment process. • Partner with recruiters to support onboarding workflows, including verification of pre-employment documentation and readiness for new employee processing. • Evaluate compensation change requests against established pay structures and route exceptions for additional review when needed. • Audit employee files and new employee records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to documentation standards. • Maintain organized personnel records and help uphold retention practices, regulatory requirements, and preparedness for internal or external audits. • Support HRIS-related administration, including activities connected to Dayforce, to help maintain accurate workforce data and transaction processing.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Sunnyvale, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support core HR operations for a Contract position based in California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping employee processes organized, providing dependable administrative support, and helping create a smooth experience for new and current team members. The HR Assistant will contribute across onboarding, employee records, screening coordination, and day-to-day HR support while working closely with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Coordinate onboarding activities by preparing onboarding materials, tracking required documentation, and helping ensure a positive start for employees. • Maintain accurate employee records within HR information systems and support routine updates to personnel data. • Assist with screening process coordination by initiating requests, monitoring progress, and following up on outstanding items. • Provide administrative support for HR operations, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and organizing confidential files. • Respond to employee questions related to HR processes and direct more complex matters to the appropriate team members. • Support employee relations efforts by documenting inquiries, helping track case details, and maintaining professionalism when handling sensitive information. • Help monitor onboarding and compliance tasks to ensure required forms and employment records are completed on time. • Contribute to HRIS-related activities, including data entry, record audits, and support for system-based onboarding processes when needed.
2026-11-11T00:00:00Z

Certified Payroll Specialist

Martinez, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Position Summary: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. Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Certified Payroll Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Position Summary: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. Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Certified Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Position Summary: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. Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Daly City, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a contract assignment in Daly City, California. This onsite, part-time opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage complex wage calculations, maintain precise records, and ensure payroll activities align with applicable labor regulations. The position focuses heavily on prevailing wage processing, certified payroll reporting, and accurate use of QuickBooks Desktop in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and within established deadlines using QuickBooks Desktop. • Manage prevailing wage payroll activities while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor requirements. • Prepare certified payroll submissions and organize supporting records for compliance and audit purposes. • Review time entries, pay rates, and job classifications to confirm proper wage calculations and payment accuracy. • Compute overtime, fringe benefits, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments as required. • Maintain complete and up-to-date payroll files, employee records, and related documentation. • Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting tasks, and documentation needed for internal reviews or external audits.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

Santa Clara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of people operations in Santa Clara, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented human resources team member who can balance employee support, compliance, and administrative excellence in a fully onsite setting. The role will contribute across the employee lifecycle while helping maintain organized processes, consistent documentation, and a positive workplace environment. Responsibilities: • Promote a respectful, inclusive, and policy-aligned work environment by assisting employees and managers with day-to-day HR matters. • Oversee benefits and leave administration, including health and retirement programs, protected leave requests, workers’ compensation cases, and workplace accommodation processes. • Keep personnel files, HR records, and supporting documentation current, accurate, and properly maintained. • Coordinate key stages of the employee lifecycle, such as recruiting support, new employee setup, onboarding, performance review administration, development tracking, and separation activities. • Conduct offboarding conversations and summarize feedback to help identify patterns affecting engagement and retention. • Monitor HR practices for alignment with federal, California, and local employment requirements and escalate issues when needed. • Support internal audits, compliance reporting, and routine recordkeeping activities to maintain organized and audit-ready HR operations. • Work closely with internal teams and external service providers to facilitate HR programs and resolve operational needs. • Contribute to special projects, including HR process improvements and HRIS-related initiatives such as support for similar systems. • Manage multiple competing priorities effectively while providing dependable onsite HR support to the organization.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

Mountain View, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 45 USD / Hourly
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a variety of human resources functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. This role will serve as a key partner to employees and leadership while helping maintain a positive and compliant workplace environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding activities.</li><li>Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and HRIS updates.</li><li>Assist with employee relations matters and HR policy implementation.</li><li>Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.</li><li>Partner with managers on performance management, training, and employee development initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

San Mateo, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing AI company seeking a highly organized, proactive Recruiting Coordinator to support its expanding talent acquisition team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative environment where recruiting operations play a critical role in scaling the business and attracting top talent. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the interview coordination process from start to finish, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while keeping recruiting activities organized, efficient, and moving forward. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, communicates exceptionally well, and approaches every task with urgency, accuracy, and a strong sense of accountability. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Interview Coordination: Own end-to-end interview scheduling across multiple roles, coordinating technical interviews, recruiter screens, take-home assignments, and multi-stage interview processes.</li><li>Candidate Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, providing timely communication, clear instructions, interview confirmations, and follow-up throughout the recruiting process.</li><li>Onsite Interview Logistics: Coordinate onsite interviews, including reserving conference rooms, preparing interview materials, ensuring interviewer readiness, and welcoming candidates.</li><li>Recruiting Operations: Monitor candidate and interviewer communications, proactively resolve scheduling conflicts, and keep interview processes moving without unnecessary delays.</li><li>Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Maintain accurate recruiting records, update candidate statuses, manage tags and documentation, and ensure requisitions and candidate pipelines remain organized.</li><li>Process Improvement: Develop and maintain scheduling guides, checklists, templates, and process documentation to improve consistency and efficiency across recruiting operations.</li><li>Recruiter and Hiring Manager Support: Partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers to coordinate priorities, align schedules, and ensure everyone is prepared for upcoming interviews.</li><li>Recruiting Events: Assist with recruiting event preparation, logistics, materials, candidate follow-ups, and other coordination activities.</li><li>Compliance and Documentation: Support recruiting compliance efforts, data integrity, and consistent recordkeeping.</li><li>Additional Support: Assist with other recruiting and People Operations initiatives as needed to support the company's continued growth.</li></ul> What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?<ul><li>Join a high-growth AI company at an exciting stage of expansion.</li><li>Play a meaningful role in building the recruiting infrastructure needed to attract exceptional talent.</li><li>Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and technical interview teams across the organization.</li><li>Make a direct impact on candidate experience, recruiting efficiency, and the company's ability to scale.</li></ul>
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support core people operations for a Contract position based in San Francisco, California. This role will help create a smooth employee experience by managing key HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with benefits and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-focused approach when responding to employee and business needs. Responsibilities: • Manage the full employee onboarding and separation process, including preparing documentation, coordinating orientation logistics, arranging access, and maintaining complete personnel records. • Support benefits administration by processing enrollments and updates, assisting during open enrollment periods, and answering employee questions related to health, retirement, and leave programs. • Review HR records and system data to confirm accuracy, complete routine audits, and help produce reports that support compliance and workforce tracking. • Keep employee information current across HR systems and files, ensuring documentation is organized, up to date, and aligned with policy requirements. • Provide day-to-day operational HR support by handling employment verification requests, assisting with payroll-related questions, and coordinating leave-related administrative tasks. • Communicate clearly with employees and new hires to provide timely updates, guidance, and a positive experience throughout key HR processes. • Partner with internal stakeholders to help maintain consistent HR procedures and support ongoing administrative priorities in a fast-moving environment.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Director

Milpitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead people operations for a multi-site workforce across North America, with this role based in Milpitas, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance programs, and day-to-day HR support for both onsite and remote employees. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a hands-on leadership style, and deep knowledge of multi-state employment practices in complex operational environments. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end HR operations for more than 250 employees across six locations, ensuring consistent support for both local and remote team members. • Guide managers and employees through sensitive workplace matters, including investigations, corrective actions, performance concerns, escalations, and employee separations. • Advise leadership on multi-state employment regulations and help manage workforce changes, including organizational restructuring and reduction-in-force activities. • Manage HR compliance programs by maintaining policies, records, required filings, audit preparation, training coordination, and documentation standards. • Oversee employee benefits administration, annual open enrollment, retirement plan coordination, and employee communication related to benefit offerings. • Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accuracy in timekeeping, deductions, compensation matters, commission-related questions, expense processes, travel coordination, and employee data records. • Lead annual HR processes such as performance reviews, merit planning, compensation analysis, reporting, and organizational chart maintenance. • Supervise direct and indirect support staff, including site-based HR representatives and operational leaders, while promoting consistent service delivery across locations. • Support workplace and operational projects such as vendor coordination, facilities-related changes, policy rollout, and site relocation activities as business needs evolve.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk (Part Time Hyrbrid)

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Coordinator to support our client in Oakland, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting various accounting functions. If you have experience with payroll systems and a strong attention to detail, this opportunity is ideal for you. This position will require committing to around 20 hours per week. It will be hybrid with flexible hours during business hours, following an initial training period. Must be able to work onsite in Oakland, CA as required. Responsibilities:• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, adhering to company policies and legal regulations.• Utilize accounting software systems and payroll platforms such as Paylocity, Paycom, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce.• Maintain precise records for accounts payable and employee benefits, ensuring compliance with auditing standards.• Collaborate with team members to address payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies.• Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefit functions to identify and correct errors.• Stay updated on industry standards and changes in payroll regulations.• Verify and manage employee timesheets and attendance records.• Provide administrative assistance to the finance department as needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

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