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7 results for Payroll Administrator in San Diego, CA

Payroll Manager

Poway, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization. • Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects. • Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations. • Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting. • Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency. • Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations. • Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization. • Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing corporate organization to identify a High-Volume Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable processing a high volume of payroll transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process accurate and timely high-volume weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and verify large volumes of timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and employee changes</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other payroll updates</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, PTO, deductions, and other special payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation</li><li>Support payroll audits and other special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
Looking to Grow Your Career in Human Resources While Gaining Payroll Experience?A growing professional services organization is seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Assistant to support both HR and Payroll operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their workday and wants exposure to employee onboarding, HR administration, payroll processing, benefits support, and compliance. You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals while building valuable skills that can lead to future advancement into Human Resources or Payroll leadership roles. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with onboarding, new hire paperwork, and employee file maintenance</li><li>Process payroll updates including status changes, wage adjustments, and direct deposit requests</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and employee communications</li><li>Maintain confidential HR records within the HRIS system</li><li>Assist employees with payroll and HR-related questions</li><li>Coordinate background checks and employment verification</li><li>Prepare HR reports and assist with compliance documentation</li><li>Support employee engagement initiatives and special HR projects</li></ul>
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Certified Payroll Specialist

Poway, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a growing organization supporting payroll operations across multiple companies and business units. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with construction experience and a strong understanding of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll across multiple organizations and business units</li><li>Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports for prevailing wage and public works projects</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, deductions, pay rates, job codes, and employee classifications for accuracy</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Track and reconcile fringe benefits and prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions</li><li>Work closely with project managers, HR, accounting, and field personnel to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and month-end processes</li><li>Maintain organized records across multiple projects and organizations</li></ul>
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Construction

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company to identify a Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with construction industry experience and a strong understanding of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union payroll requirements. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly or biweekly payroll for construction employees</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job codes, pay rates, and deductions</li><li>Process payroll for multiple projects and job sites</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Support union payroll processing, including dues, benefits, and fringe calculations</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and employee updates</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, field employees, and HR regarding payroll questions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and related compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate records related to workers' compensation, benefits, and payroll deductions</li><li>Assist with audits and other payroll-related projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Coordinator – Manufacturing

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is adding a Payroll Coordinator to support its expanding workforce.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys payroll but also wants exposure to accounting and Human Resources. You'll work with a collaborative finance team while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The company offers a supportive culture, consistent hours, and opportunities to grow into senior payroll or accounting positions.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timecards and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Process employee status changes, garnishments, and deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and prepare journal entries</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end processing</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions</li><li>Maintain payroll records and confidential employee information</li><li>Support month-end accounting activities related to payroll</li></ul>
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Senior Administrator

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with an innovative technology company seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Administrator to provide advanced administrative support to leadership teams and help drive operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities, and enjoys supporting strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to executives, department leaders, and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and prioritize competing commitments.</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and other executive-level materials.</li><li>Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries and expense reporting.</li><li>Support internal communications, project coordination, and company initiatives.</li><li>Track project timelines, action items, and follow-up tasks to ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>Organize and maintain confidential files, records, and business documentation.</li><li>Assist with planning and coordinating team meetings, events, and company activities.</li><li>Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other business tools.</li><li>Partner with internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders to support operational needs.</li><li>Identify process improvements and help streamline administrative workflows.</li><li>Handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.</li></ul>
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z