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7 results for Payroll in San Diego, CA

Payroll Manager
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 84000 - 101000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a high-volume, unionized workforce in Chula Vista, California. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently resolve complex pay issues involving deductions, premiums, retroactive adjustments, and year-end reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each pay cycle.<br>• Act as the primary resource for interpreting union contract terms and applying them correctly to payroll practices and employee pay outcomes.<br>• Evaluate timekeeping and attendance records to confirm proper hours, pay calculations, and adherence to scheduled work rules.<br>• Administer payroll changes such as retroactive earnings, bonuses, garnishments, leave-related adjustments, and other special payments as needed.<br>• Oversee the setup and processing of payroll taxes, benefit deductions, union withholdings, and other mandatory deductions in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership, audits, and compliance purposes, ensuring data is complete and reliable.<br>• Maintain organized employee payroll records and supporting documentation while protecting confidential information.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including statement review, corrections, and final reporting requirements.<br>• Support additional payroll and compliance duties as business needs require.
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Specialist – Temporary</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for a temporary opportunity with an established organization. This position will support payroll processing for multiple locations as part of a larger payroll team. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage detailed payroll information accurately and efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process payroll for multiple locations and employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping, payroll data, deductions, and employee information for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related items</li><li>Work closely with HR, accounting, and other payroll team members to address payroll questions and issues</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Utilize Excel to review, organize, and analyze payroll data</li><li>Support the payroll team with various payroll and administrative projects as needed</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist - Bilingual
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing Oceanside company is looking for a highly detail-oriented <strong>Bilingual Payroll Specialist</strong> to join its accounting and HR team. This position is ideal for someone who has hands-on payroll experience and is comfortable supporting a large hourly workforce.</p><p>The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for making sure employees are paid accurately and on time while serving as a trusted resource for payroll questions. Because you&#39;ll regularly communicate with employees and supervisors in both <strong>English and Spanish</strong>, strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset are essential.</p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll from start to finish</li><li>Review employee timecards, timesheets, PTO, overtime, and other pay information</li><li>Enter and verify new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and employee updates</li><li>Research missing or incorrect time entries before payroll is finalized</li><li>Calculate regular hours, overtime, bonuses, differentials, and other earnings</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, direct deposit, and tax withholdings</li><li>Work closely with HR and department managers to verify payroll changes</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll-related reporting</li><li>Review payroll registers before final processing</li><li>Assist with year-end W-2 preparation and payroll audits</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compensation information</li><li>Support payroll tax documentation and compliance activities</li><li>Communicate payroll policies and procedures clearly to employees</li><li>Help improve timekeeping and payroll processes as the company grows</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable - Construction
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> for an opportunity with an established construction company. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of AP experience and a strong understanding of construction-related invoicing and payables.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process high-volume invoices and ensure accurate coding and approvals</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation</li><li>Manage vendor setup, payments, and account reconciliations</li><li>Review invoices for proper job, cost code, and GL coding</li><li>Assist with subcontractor payments, lien releases, and compliance documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support month-end close and AP reporting</li><li>Communicate with vendors, project managers, and internal accounting teams</li><li>Maintain accurate AP records and documentation</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Construction Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 43 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Certified Payroll Specialist</strong> to take ownership of the company’s <strong>entire payroll function</strong> for a construction organization. This is a <strong>temp-to-hire</strong> opportunity and is ideal for a hands-on payroll professional who is comfortable working independently and managing all aspects of payroll and payroll compliance.</p><p>This individual will serve as the <strong>primary point of contact for payroll</strong>, overseeing the process from start to finish while ensuring accurate and timely payroll for the organization’s employees and compliance with construction-specific requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Own and manage the full payroll function</strong> for the organization</li><li>Process payroll from start to finish, including timekeeping, payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, and reporting</li><li>Prepare and submit <strong>certified payroll reports</strong> for construction projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>prevailing wage, union, and labor requirements</strong></li><li>Review employee timecards, job codes, pay rates, overtime, and project allocations</li><li>Track and reconcile payroll by employee, job, and project</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for audits</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions</li><li>Partner with project managers, HR, and accounting to ensure accurate payroll and labor reporting</li><li>Stay current on applicable payroll and construction compliance requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Solana Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Solana Beach, California. This role focuses on accurate invoice handling, vendor account coordination, and financial record maintenance while working closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with transaction review, and the ability to keep payables processes organized and compliant.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with internal departments to collect financial details, review supporting documentation, and clarify payment-related questions.<br>• Process incoming invoices from receipt through approval, coding, verification, and reconciliation to ensure timely and accurate payment.<br>• Review financial reports and account records to confirm balances, investigate inconsistencies, and validate posted transactions.<br>• Communicate with vendors to maintain account accuracy, coordinate payments, and resolve issues involving purchase orders, invoices, or remittances.<br>• Prepare payment adjustments such as purchase order updates and stop payment requests when needed.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable activity against the general ledger and help maintain accurate month-end records.<br>• Organize vendor documentation, including W-9 records, and assist with annual 1099 reporting requirements.<br>• Examine credit card statements for accuracy, audit transactions, and process related documentation in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Maintain financial files, support reporting activities, and carry out additional accounting-related duties as assigned.
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Solana Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the assessment and modernization of a complex, high-volume payables operation in Solana Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and building a scalable automation approach across 19 entities. The consultant will partner with finance, operations, IT, and leadership teams to redesign workflows, recommend practical technology solutions, and support implementation of a more effective AP function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the current accounts payable process across multiple entities and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort and improve consistency.<br>• Analyze invoice intake, approval routing, vendor administration, payment activity, and reporting practices to uncover operational gaps and enhancement opportunities.<br>• Recommend and help deploy an accounts payable automation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities and/or a compatible third-party platform.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define the most effective long-term approach for payables processing, controls, and system support.<br>• Create clear future-state process documentation, including approval structures, internal controls, exception handling, and workflow design.<br>• Lead core project activities such as process mapping, business requirements gathering, testing coordination, and implementation support.<br>• Improve efficiency for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing while reducing paper-based approvals and manual data entry.<br>• Support user training and change adoption efforts while establishing performance metrics that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and scalability within AP.
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z