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13 results for Hr Payroll Manager in San Diego, CA

HR Coordinator

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join a growing organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting day-to-day HR operations, improving administrative processes, and providing dependable service to employees and candidates. The role will contribute across recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and employee support while helping the HR team stay organized during a period of business growth. Responsibilities: • Maintain employee records, enter HR data accurately in systems such as Workday, and prepare reports that support staffing and personnel tracking. • Coordinate recruitment activities by posting openings, communicating with applicants, arranging interviews, and assisting with pre-employment steps. • Support onboarding by collecting new employee paperwork, monitoring completion of required documents, and helping create a smooth start for employees. • Assist with leave administration by tracking requests, organizing documentation, and providing day-to-day support related to employee absences. • Help maintain compliance files, monitor key deadlines, and organize records needed for audits and employment law requirements. • Respond to routine employee questions with professionalism and escalate more complex issues to the appropriate HR team members. • Contribute to HR process development by helping document procedures and improve administrative workflows as the organization expands. • Support performance review administration by tracking due dates, distributing materials, and maintaining related records.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing Industry)

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company in Vista is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee employee relations, compliance, recruiting, performance management, and HR operations across a dynamic production environment. This role will partner closely with leadership and operations teams to support workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational growth initiatives. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for balancing strategic HR leadership with hands-on daily support in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESHR Operations & Compliance<ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations including employee relations, policy administration, compliance, and personnel management</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment regulations including wage and hour laws, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation requirements</li><li>Maintain HR records, reporting, and personnel documentation</li><li>Support investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution processes</li><li>Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational initiatives</li></ul>Recruitment & Workforce Development<ul><li>Lead recruiting efforts for manufacturing, operations, and corporate positions</li><li>Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training initiatives</li><li>Support employee development, succession planning, and retention strategies</li><li>Develop and maintain training programs related to safety, compliance, and workplace expectations</li></ul>Employee Engagement & Leadership Support<ul><li>Provide coaching and HR guidance to supervisors and managers</li><li>Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives</li><li>Assist with performance review processes and employee development plans</li><li>Promote a collaborative, safety-focused workplace environment</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

HR Manager - Bilingual Spanish

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
43 - 47 USD / Hourly
The Bilingual Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing daily HR operations while helping drive employee engagement, compliance, recruiting, training, and overall workforce support across the organization. This position serves as a strategic and operational partner to leadership and employees, ensuring HR initiatives align with business goals and company culture. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, approachable, and capable of managing both employee relations and administrative HR functions in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who can effectively balance compliance, communication, recruiting, and employee development while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times. CORE RESPONSIBILITIESEmployee Relations & HR Support<ul><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace concerns</li><li>Support managers with coaching, employee development, performance management, and corrective action processes</li><li>Conduct employee investigations and assist with conflict resolution in a professional and confidential manner</li><li>Maintain employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company policies and labor laws</li><li>Assist with leave administration, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and employee support processes</li><li>Promote employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and workplace culture activities</li></ul>Recruitment & Onboarding<ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding</li><li>Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires</li><li>Maintain recruitment metrics and assist with workforce planning initiatives</li><li>Attend hiring events, networking functions, and recruiting activities as needed</li></ul>Compliance & HR Operations<ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations</li><li>Support HR audits, I-9 compliance, and employee file management</li><li>Assist with policy updates, HR reporting, and process improvements</li><li>Maintain HRIS records and employee data accuracy</li><li>Support payroll coordination and benefits administration processes</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

HR Director

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
77 - 90 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with an innovative clean energy startup seeking an experienced HR Director for a 9-month contract opportunity. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring strong onsite presence with engineering and technical teams, along with strategic advisory support at the executive and board level. This role is ideal for a senior HR leader who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and can seamlessly balance strategic workforce leadership with day-to-day HR execution. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a strategic HR advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, providing insights on organizational design, workforce strategy, talent risk, and long-term people planning</li><li>Lead day-to-day HR operations while setting the broader people strategy framework that supports business growth and organizational scalability</li><li>Partner with executive leadership and department heads to align people strategy with business objectives, product priorities, and operational execution</li><li>Develop and deliver board-ready and executive-level presentations, including workforce analytics, talent strategy updates, and organizational health insights</li><li>Guide enterprise-wide recruiting and workforce planning strategy to support growth across key business functions, including technical and commercial teams</li><li>Oversee HR support for a global and distributed workforce, including immigration, visa processes, and cross-border employment considerations (including EOR relationships where applicable)</li><li>Lead HR systems strategy and transformation efforts, including HRIS optimization or migration, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity</li><li>Design and evolve compensation philosophy, job architecture, and leveling frameworks to support internal equity and long-term scalability</li><li>Advise senior leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, compliance considerations, and risk mitigation in a high-growth environment</li><li>Maintain a visible onsite leadership presence, building strong trust and credibility with engineering, R&D, and operational teams to ensure alignment between strategy and execution</li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

HR Director

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 80 USD / Hourly
About the CompanyA fast-growing, innovation-driven technology organization partnered with Robert Half is seeking a strategic and people-focused Director of Human Resources. The company operates in a dynamic, product-led environment and is scaling rapidly across multiple business units. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership. Position SummaryThe Director of Human Resources will lead all aspects of HR strategy, operations, and talent management for a growing tech organization. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers, driving initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve employee experience, and ensure compliance with employment regulations.This role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with responsibility for shaping HR infrastructure during a high-growth phase. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Leadership<ul><li>Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals and growth plans</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management</li><li>Lead initiatives that enhance company culture, engagement, and retention</li></ul>Talent Management & Acquisition<ul><li>Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy in partnership with talent acquisition teams</li><li>Design workforce planning models to support scaling needs</li><li>Lead succession planning and leadership development programs</li></ul>Employee Relations & Performance Management<ul><li>Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues and investigations</li><li>Oversee performance management systems and ensure consistent application across teams</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Partner with Finance and leadership on compensation strategy and benchmarking</li><li>Oversee benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction</li></ul>HR Operations & Compliance<ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws</li><li>Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and systems</li><li>Drive HRIS optimization and data-driven decision-making</li></ul>Leadership & Team Development<ul><li>Lead and mentor HR team members</li><li>Build scalable HR processes to support organizational growth</li><li>Foster a collaborative and high-performance HR function</li></ul>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

La Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a government entity in La Mesa, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and varied employee population in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing detailed payroll tasks, working with manual processes, and partnering closely with finance to keep payroll activities running smoothly. Responsibilities:• Process biweekly payroll for a workforce of more than 290 employees, including part-time staff, while meeting established deadlines.• Handle payroll administration for a mix of employee groups such as public safety personnel, salaried team members, and hourly staff.• Collect, verify, and enter information from department-submitted paper timesheets into the payroll system with a high degree of accuracy.• Complete payroll uploads, transmittals, and related processing steps required to finalize each pay cycle.• Maintain employee deductions and wage garnishments, ensuring updates are applied correctly in payroll records.• Support retirement and pension-related reporting, including CalPERS documentation and associated payroll data.• Assist with quarterly payroll tax filing activities by following established procedures and timelines.• Use Excel extensively for payroll tracking, reconciliations, and reporting, and work within a legacy payroll platform to support daily operations.• Coordinate with finance personnel to resolve payroll questions and help sustain consistent processing during ongoing operational needs.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
A growing company in Oceanside is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, employee payroll support, and compliance-related payroll activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling payroll in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPayroll Administration<ul><li>Process biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review and audit payroll data including timekeeping, overtime, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee changes, and payroll documentation</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and tax updates accurately</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting processes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation support</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting requests</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives related to payroll operations</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 35 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume, fast-paced payroll operation. The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple departments and employee groups. The ideal Payroll Specialist is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. A proven track record of reliability and the ability to collaborate with a team while stepping in where needed is essential. This contract to potential permanent opportunity is located in the San Diego region and will be onsite. Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist:<ul><li>Review and audit payroll data, including timekeeping and attendance records, for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including adjustments, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations</li><li>Enter and update employee information, pay rates, and tax withholdings</li><li>Support payroll processing through systems such as ADP, Workday, or UKG</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and closing of pay periods</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage payroll-related communications via shared inbox and phone support</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed</li><li>Escalate complex payroll issues to senior leadership when necessary</li></ul> While on contract, working with Robert Half will provide the ideal Payroll Specialist with benefit options and exposure to enterprise-level payroll systems.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Assistant

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 25 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an HR Assistant to support a busy human resources department within a fast-paced professional environment. The HR Assistant will play a key role in supporting onboarding, employee records management, recruiting coordination, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal HR Assistant is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to support multiple HR functions are essential. This contract to potential permanent opportunity is located in the San Diego region and may be onsite or hybrid. Key Responsibilities for the HR Assistant:<ul><li>Support onboarding and new hire documentation processes</li><li>Maintain employee files and update HRIS records accurately</li><li>Assist with interview scheduling and recruiting coordination</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Prepare HR-related documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Track required trainings, certifications, and employee documentation</li><li>Support benefits administration and payroll coordination tasks</li><li>Assist with audits, compliance projects, and special HR initiatives</li><li>Manage shared HR inbox and maintain confidentiality of employee information</li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in San Diego, California, on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to support various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to the position. Responsibilities: • Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for various roles, such as media team members and student assistants. • Manage the student assistant program, ensuring smooth operations for approximately 35-40 student employees each semester, including backfilling positions as needed. • Address employee relations matters by providing guidance and support to maintain a positive workplace environment. • Deliver comprehensive HR support across various functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. • Assist in the development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and drive detail-oriented growth. • Collaborate with leadership to support strategic HR initiatives and contribute to organizational success. • Utilize HR systems, including iCIMS and Banner, to manage employee data and streamline HR processes. • Coordinate benefit functions and provide assistance with onboarding to ensure a seamless employee experience. • Serve as a resource for addressing HR-related inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Generalist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports employees and leaders across a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion while helping strengthen workplace culture and day-to-day HR processes. Responsibilities: • Advise employees and managers on workplace policies, procedures, and HR best practices while promoting fair and consistent application across the organization. • Lead employee relations work by reviewing concerns, conducting investigations, documenting findings, and guiding managers on appropriate next steps. • Manage full-cycle recruitment for both hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions. • Administer employee benefits activities such as open enrollment, plan changes, employee education, and resolution of benefits-related questions. • Draft and share internal HR communications related to policy updates, benefits information, and employee status changes. • Maintain accurate personnel files, update HRIS records, generate reports and metrics, and support ongoing system-related compliance activities. • Partner with leadership to identify opportunities to improve HR policies, procedures, and programs for greater effectiveness and operational efficiency. • Help foster a positive work environment by monitoring employee morale, supporting development initiatives, and contributing to training programs. • Coordinate offboarding activities, including termination documentation, exit interviews, feedback analysis, and collaboration with payroll and workers’ compensation administration. • Provide day-to-day support to the HR team while serving as a dependable and confidential resource for employees and managers.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist (Manufacturing Industry)

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
A manufacturing company in Vista is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and payroll compliance for a large employee workforce. This role will support payroll administration for hourly, salaried, and production employees while ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate has experience working in manufacturing or operational environments and understands the complexities of payroll processing for high-volume employee populations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPayroll Processing<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple departments</li><li>Audit timesheets, shift differentials, overtime, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee payroll changes accurately</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, and payroll corrections</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and payroll reconciliations</li><li>Support year-end payroll processing and reporting requirements</li></ul>Compliance & Employee Support<ul><li>Ensure payroll compliance with labor laws and company policies</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Assist with audits and payroll documentation requests</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

HOA Administrative Assistant

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 32 USD / Hourly
Join a Team That Keeps Communities Running SmoothlyA well-established property management group in Oceanside is seeking an organized and service-focused HOA Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for a large residential apartment community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment, communicating with residents, and keeping administrative processes organized and on track. You’ll work closely with property managers, vendors, board members, and residents to help ensure the community operates efficiently and professionally. What You’ll Be Responsible For<ul><li>Support day-to-day administrative operations for the HOA management team</li><li>Coordinate resident communications, notices, and community updates</li><li>Answer phones, emails, and resident inquiries in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and assist with meeting minutes</li><li>Maintain vendor records, contracts, and work order documentation</li><li>Assist with accounts payable tasks, invoice tracking, and administrative reporting</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical files</li><li>Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up on service completion</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z