49 Results for Payroll Director Jobs in San Ramon, CA

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Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a complex workforce in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep knowledge of union construction payroll, strong command of compliance requirements, and the ability to guide a payroll team while working closely with external processing partners. The successful candidate will combine accuracy, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach to ensure payroll is delivered correctly, on schedule, and in alignment with company standards. Responsibilities: • Direct full-cycle payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across regular payroll cycles and special payments. • Maintain and review employee payroll data, including compensation adjustments, position updates, withholding changes, and deduction elections. • Investigate payroll issues, correct discrepancies promptly, and perform recurring audits to strengthen accuracy and compliance. • Lead daily payroll operations in accordance with established policies, internal controls, and applicable wage and tax regulations. • Supervise and support a small payroll team, providing guidance, prioritization, and quality oversight. • Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, garnishment remittances, and required weekly payment activities. • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting to meet all filing deadlines and reporting obligations. • Oversee union payroll reporting requirements and contribute to certified payroll documentation when needed. • Partner with external payroll providers to manage processing workflows, resolve issues, and improve service execution.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

San Ramon, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in San Ramon, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical payroll expertise with strong leadership skills and can guide high-volume processing across multiple states. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues efficiently, and ensure timely payroll delivery from start to finish. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Manage payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Oversee payroll calculations involving regular earnings, commissions, and other variable compensation elements. • Review payroll reconciliations, audit findings, and internal control activities to identify discrepancies and drive corrective action. • Direct year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2C preparation, validation, and distribution. • Supervise and develop payroll team members by providing training, coaching, and performance guidance. • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business leadership to address payroll questions and support operational needs. • Monitor timekeeping inputs and related processes to improve payroll accuracy and reduce processing issues. • Use payroll systems and reporting tools, including Excel-based analysis, to investigate exceptions and support decision-making.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
Our innovative client is looking to implement a new payroll software. That means the FTE will be forced to lead that project. This creates a 3–6-month consulting role for a highly trained payroll professional. If you are ready to start a new role and are ok going onsite in Menlo Park 2 days/week, please apply today. Our client has salaried and hourly employees, almost entirely in California. If you processed payroll and booked the journal entries, then you will onboard seamlessly. This role is an individual contributor position (no direct reports). It is 40 hours/week (except holidays). Pay is up to $70/hr. regular time and $105/hr. overtime. The role does not have any software requirements. Ideal start date is October 5th. If you are ready to interview this week, apply today!
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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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.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Novato, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Novato, California. This position oversees the complete payroll cycle, ensures compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations, and supports smooth processing for bi-monthly payroll runs. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, deep payroll expertise, and hands-on experience in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and develop the payroll team, ensuring accurate, timely processing and excellent employee support.</li><li>Oversee multi-state payroll operations, including pay calculations, deductions, taxes, timekeeping, and payroll records.</li><li>Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and manage special payments, corrections, and employee changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, audits, and company policies.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and benefits teams to support payroll accuracy, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain documentation, and safeguard confidential employee information.</li><li>Improve payroll processes, controls, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency and service quality.</li><li>Serve as the primary resource for payroll issues and support payroll-related projects and system initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor

Emeryville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in California. This position plays a key role in managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting a dependable payroll process for employees across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to guide payroll administration in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 200 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing</li><li>Coordinate employee onboarding, including new hire documentation and system setup</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining compliance requirements</li><li>Support field operations by managing mobile devices, phones, and other technology-related needs</li><li>Generate workforce and labor hour reports for management review</li><li>Process wage garnishments, child support deductions, and other payroll-related withholdings</li><li>Handle employment verification inquiries and related documentation requests</li><li>Manage employee leave and disability claim administration</li><li>Assist with benefits audits by validating employee data and supporting compliance efforts</li><li>Prepare and submit workers’ compensation documentation and reporting</li><li>Provide documentation and administrative support for audit and compliance-related projects</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Coordinator

Lodi, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21.4225 - 24.805 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support payroll and related administrative activities for a service-focused organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys accurate data handling, responsive employee support, and working in a fast-moving environment with firm deadlines. The ideal candidate will help maintain payroll records, assist with time and attendance review, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll operations while protecting sensitive information. Responsibilities: • Review employee time and attendance information for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing before payroll deadlines. • Enter and update payroll-related details in company systems while keeping employee records organized and current. • Assist team members and employees with payroll questions, providing clear and attentive customer support. • Maintain documentation associated with payroll activities, including records tied to employee status changes and pay-related updates. • Identify discrepancies in payroll data, research issues, and escalate or resolve them in accordance with established procedures. • Support recurring payroll tasks by following checklists, meeting required timelines, and ensuring compliance with standard processes. • Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and a high level of care.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
41 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting and reconciliation activities for a non-profit organization in Oakland, California. This 3 month Contract position is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage payroll-related accounting, benefits balancing, and retirement plan support while helping maintain accurate and timely payroll operations. The role works closely with payroll, accounting, and HR teams to strengthen compliance, resolve discrepancies, and support reliable financial reporting. Responsibilities:• Record and post payroll-related journal entries on a biweekly and monthly basis, ensuring wages, deductions, employer taxes, and benefit-related accruals are accurately reflected in the general ledger.• Reconcile payroll registers, funding activity, bank disbursements, and ledger balances to investigate variances and correct exceptions in a timely manner.• Review payroll reports before and after processing to confirm data accuracy, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with applicable payroll regulations.• Maintain reconciliations for payroll balance sheet accounts such as accrued compensation, tax liabilities, benefit accruals, and wage garnishment balances.• Examine quarterly and annual payroll tax documents, including Form 941 and W-2 reporting, and assist with corrections or amended filings when needed.• Reconcile 403(b) contributions, employer matches, and loan repayments after each payroll cycle to confirm accurate deductions and timely remittance.• Compare benefit carrier invoices and enrollment information against payroll deductions to identify missed collections, retroactive changes, and billing discrepancies.• Provide backup support for end-to-end payroll processing, including time review, pay adjustments, direct deposit maintenance, and special payroll runs.• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks, including payroll-related reconciliations, audit support, and required reporting documentation.• Partner with HR and finance stakeholders to improve payroll workflows and strengthen coordination between payroll and related systems.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll

Richmond, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
87000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounting Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states, maintaining compliance, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for 160+ employees, including timesheets, stipends, garnishments, and compliance with California labor laws.</li><li>Administer CalSTRS reporting, benefits enrollment, and contribution payments.</li><li>Handle accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and payroll-related journal entries in Sage Intacct.</li><li>Reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts and assist with month-end accruals.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to maintain employee records and produce workforce reports.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

South San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
220000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE INFORMATION We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core accounting operations for a growing biotech organization in South San Francisco. This role will guide financial close activities, oversee clinical and operational accounting, and help strengthen reporting accuracy across the business. The position offers strong visibility with cross-functional leadership and the chance to shape a scalable accounting function in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid accounting, and cash-related transactions.• Oversee accounting for clinical development spending by managing study accruals and working closely with Clinical Operations to maintain accurate cost tracking and reporting.• Lead day-to-day operational accounting activities, including regulatory reporting related to 1099 and 1042 filings as well as sales and use tax compliance.• Maintain adherence to U.S. accounting standards, internal control expectations, and established company accounting policies across all assigned areas.• Collaborate with technical accounting and external auditors to support audits, compliance efforts, and the resolution of complex accounting matters.• Improve accounting workflows by identifying opportunities for automation and better use of systems such as NetSuite, Excel, BlackLine, and AI-enabled tools.• Manage and develop members of the accounting team, fostering accountability, careful growth, and a collaborative team culture.• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, stepping into detailed accounting work when needed to support business priorities.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Santa Clara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core financial activities and support day-to-day business operations. This role will oversee accounting functions, deliver accurate financial insights, and help guide planning through reporting, forecasting, and cash oversight. The position also manages a small team and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership by presenting clear, decision-ready financial information. Responsibilities: • Direct accounting operations across payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to maintain accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls. • Lead the monthly close process and oversee preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and audit-ready documentation. • Develop forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections to support planning and short- and long-term business decisions. • Monitor liquidity and manage cash activity to help ensure the organization meets operational and strategic financial needs. • Supervise office and administrative functions that support smooth daily business operations. • Manage and coach a small accounting team, setting priorities, reviewing work, and fostering accountability and development. • Analyze financial data and extract meaningful insights for presentations to senior leadership. • Create clear reporting materials in Excel and PowerPoint to communicate trends, risks, and performance clearly to stakeholders.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll on a regular schedule using Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including deductions, taxes, and direct deposit changes.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Burlingame, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a talented Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience processing payroll for 200+ employees and proficiency across ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of the full payroll cycle, and enjoys solving problems while delivering an exceptional employee experience.If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with the organization.What You'll DoFull-Cycle Payroll Processing<ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of 200+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.</li><li>Review and validate employee timecards, timesheets, overtime, PTO, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Audit payroll entries and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related accounts.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure payroll changes are properly documented.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.</li></ul>Payroll Systems & Reporting<ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul>Payroll Systems & Reporting<ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul>Compliance & Benefits Administration<ul><li>Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour requirements, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, quarterly and year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll audits.</li><li>Assist with benefits-related payroll deductions, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and other employee benefits.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation, tax, and personal information.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistAre you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions in a healthcare setting, including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company </li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a Contract position based in San Francisco, California. This role will own payroll operations for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay cycle is processed accurately, on schedule, and in line with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll administration experience, sound judgment when handling sensitive matters, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, employees, and external providers. Responsibilities:• Manage complete semi-monthly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including standard payroll runs, off-cycle payments, earnings adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and employee record updates.• Act as the primary internal resource for payroll administration, overseeing system setup, tax configurations, reporting, data integrity, and troubleshooting with the payroll platform.• Partner with the payroll vendor to track service quality, address escalations, and resolve payroll, tax, and integration-related issues in a timely manner.• Administer payroll tax activities across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including registrations, filings, notices, amendments, quarter-end tasks, year-end processing, and W-2 coordination.• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, documentation standards, reconciliation practices, and audit support materials to promote compliance and accuracy.• Investigate and resolve complex questions related to pay, taxes, timekeeping, and payroll discrepancies while communicating clearly and professionally with employees.• Work closely with Finance on payroll funding, ledger alignment, account reconciliations, accruals, invoicing, reporting, audit preparation, and workforce cost analysis.• Track changes in payroll legislation and compliance requirements, translating updates into actionable process improvements and policy adjustments.• Oversee administration of the 401(k) plan, including employee eligibility, enrollment, contribution processing, loans, distributions, corrections, and participant support.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS PAYROLL SPECIALIST - HYBRID 2 DAYS ONSITE90K-100K We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. As a senior member of the payroll team, you will manage key aspects of payroll administration, reporting, and system maintenance. Responsibilities:• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.• Handle payroll transactions such as manual checks, pay adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, leave processing, and garnishments.• Ensure timely and correct payment of payroll taxes and other deductions.• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data, including reconciling balance sheets and preparing tax compliance schedules.• Assist in the preparation and validation of W-2 forms and maintain alignment with the general ledger.• Provide guidance to employees and managers on complex payroll issues, offering solutions and support.• Respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies regarding payroll matters.• Maintain payroll systems by updating cost centers, codes, and ensuring system functionality.• Generate payroll reports and perform detailed data analysis for business insights.• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for a contract assignment with a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This role is designed to provide payroll support during an employee leave of absence and is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage payroll with accuracy and confidentiality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for payroll processing, certified payroll reporting, and helping maintain compliance across employee and job-related payroll activities throughout the duration of the assignment. Responsibilities:• Administer regular payroll cycles accurately and on schedule, using payroll systems such as Penta Technologies to ensure reliable processing.• Maintain payroll records by entering, updating, and validating employee information in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.• Handle employee status updates including onboarding changes, separations, pay adjustments, and role changes with a high level of accuracy.• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll information through required client and compliance platforms, including tracker and reporting systems.• Coordinate documentation and payroll-related compliance requirements for newly awarded or newly launched jobs.• Generate, review, and distribute certified payroll reports each week to support internal tracking and external obligations.• Issue correction payments, missed-time checks, and other off-cycle payroll transactions when needed.• Support payroll operations involving multi-state processing and large employee populations while safeguarding confidential information.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Jose, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in San Jose, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong end-to-end payroll expertise, attention to detail, and confidence working in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly, records are maintained properly, and payroll processes align with company policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements. • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax details, and other pay-related changes. • Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, review data, and support routine payroll administration. • Audit payroll registers and supporting reports to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before final submission. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, research exceptions, and provide clear resolution on pay-related matters. • Support payroll reporting and documentation needs by preparing accurate records for internal review and compliance purposes.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with certified payroll requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll records for union and non-union employees. The ideal candidate has experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting. Key Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for construction employees accurately and on time Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits information Review and verify employee timecards, job classifications, and wage rates Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies Track union rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor payroll documentation as needed Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company payroll policies Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation Please apply today or call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for more information.
2026-10-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Pleasant Hill, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with certified payroll requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll records for union and non-union employees. The ideal candidate has experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees accurately and on time</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits information</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job classifications, and wage rates</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Track union rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor payroll documentation as needed</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company payroll policies</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation</li></ul> Please apply today or call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for more information.
2026-10-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Martinez, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with certified payroll requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll records for union and non-union employees. The ideal candidate has experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees accurately and on time</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits information</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job classifications, and wage rates</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Track union rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor payroll documentation as needed</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company payroll policies</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation</li></ul> Please apply today or call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for more information.
2026-10-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Morgan Hill, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Morgan Hill, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and consistently in a multi-employee environment while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The role will focus on end-to-end payroll processing, employee pay adjustments, and timely resolution of payroll-related issues. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay period. • Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and pay changes to confirm all payroll data is complete and correctly entered before processing. • Administer payroll garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with court orders, company policies, and legal requirements. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to employee questions about pay, deductions, and payroll records. • Maintain organized payroll documentation and update employee records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. • Reconcile payroll totals and verify payroll registers to ensure payments, taxes, and deductions are properly calculated. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, rate updates, and benefit deductions. • Support payroll-related compliance activities by helping prepare reports and ensuring payroll practices align with applicable regulations.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to support payroll issue analysis, testing coordination, and resolution efforts in San Ramon, California. This is a Long-term Contract position within the healthcare sector, suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can investigate discrepancies, interpret payroll results, and work effectively across multiple systems. The role calls for someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and help drive payroll defects through to closure in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Investigate payroll exceptions and system-related issues by reviewing outputs, tracing root causes, and documenting findings clearly for resolution teams. • Support payroll environment setup activities, data conversion validation, and catch-up transaction review to help maintain accuracy across impacted processes. • Compare payroll test and parallel results, reconcile variances, and recommend corrective actions based on identified calculation or data issues. • Manage defect intake by assessing priority, monitoring status, and escalating critical risks or blockers that may affect payroll delivery. • Coordinate testing activities across teams, including planning schedules, validating process flows, and confirming issue remediation through retesting. • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to address integration-related issues affecting payroll data exchange and downstream processing. • Track recurring problems and defect patterns, then provide practical insights to project leaders to support decision-making and risk mitigation. • Prepare reports, summaries, and dashboards that highlight testing progress, defect trends, open issues, and completed corrective actions. • Maintain organized records of test outcomes, resolutions, key decisions, and lessons learned to support future payroll validation efforts.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to join a healthcare-focused organization remotely, on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can assess complex payroll issues, uncover underlying causes, and help move solutions forward across UKG Pro. The role calls for strong analytical judgment, hands-on payroll knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders in a fast-moving environment where accuracy and timely resolution are essential. Responsibilities:• Investigate payroll discrepancies across payroll platforms and connected applications, document findings, and drive issues through to closure.• Support future-state tenant activities, including build support, data conversion review, and processing of catch-up payroll transactions.• Validate migrated payroll data, reconcile inconsistencies, and partner with impacted teams to address data-related defects.• Review parallel payroll outcomes, compare results, identify variances, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective measures.• Manage defect intake by assessing priority, assigning actions, tracking progress, and escalating critical risks or blockers when necessary.• Coordinate testing efforts by organizing plans, timelines, execution activities, and issue follow-up across systems and business workstreams.• Work with internal partners and external vendors to resolve integration-related issues affecting inbound and outbound payroll data flows.• Maintain thorough documentation of test results, issue analysis, resolutions, and lessons learned to support future quality improvement efforts.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

49 results for Payroll Director in San Ramon, CA