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Human Resources (HR) Manager

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to join a public sector organization in Salinas, California on a Contract basis through the end of December, with possible extension. This position will provide hands-on support across employee relations, onboarding, recruitment, leave administration, and day-to-day HR operations for a busy workforce. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of California employment practices, confidence handling workplace concerns, and the ability to guide managers and employees through complex HR matters. Responsibilities: • Serve as a primary HR resource for employee relations matters, including addressing complaints, supporting investigations, and advising leaders on appropriate next steps. • Oversee onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring required documentation, orientation steps, and a smooth transition into the organization. • Manage leave-related processes and coordinate compliance with applicable federal and California regulations, accommodations, and workers’ compensation matters. • Support recruiting efforts from opening requisitions through candidate selection, offer coordination, pre-employment steps, and onboarding processing. • Provide practical guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies, workplace expectations, and employment-related procedures. • Maintain accurate personnel records and HR data within designated systems while helping ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness. • Partner with leadership on performance-related concerns, employee development efforts, and HR initiatives that strengthen the workplace environment. • Use HR technology platforms such as Paylocity and Yardi to support reporting, employee information management, and administrative workflow efficiency.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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

Payroll Manager

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
70 - 90 USD / Hourly
Our client with HIGH name brand recognition is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a large workforce across the United States and Canada. This 5 month, W2 hourly position is hybrid (2 days in Menlo Park, California and 2 days remote) and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, compliance, and strong team oversight. The role requires deep knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll practices, equity-related pay elements, and payroll systems such as Workday Payroll and ADP Workforce Now. You will not manage anyone (this is a high-powered individual contributor role). The role has a potential to become longer that 5 months. Start date is ideally November 9th. If you were laid off recently or wrapping up a contract soon, please apply today! Responsibilities:• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay across regular, off-cycle, and special payroll runs.• Oversee payroll administration for employees in multiple U.S. states as well as Canada, maintaining compliance with applicable tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.• Lead and support payroll staff, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and helping resolve complex payroll issues escalated by the team.• Manage payroll data within Workday and ADP Workforce Now, validating employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax updates.• Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger interfaces, and related records to identify discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.• Administer payroll components tied to equity compensation, including restricted stock events, with careful attention to timing and taxation.• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve workflows, and support reporting needs.• Handle payroll audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by preparing accurate records and maintaining organized payroll files.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

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 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

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 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are hiring an HR Assistant to provide administrative support to the human resources team and assist with employee onboarding, records management, and general HR operations.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with onboarding, orientation, and new hire paperwork</li><li>Update and maintain employee files and databases</li><li>Respond to basic employee HR inquiries</li><li>Support benefits administration and HR documentation</li><li>Schedule meetings, interviews, and training sessions</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the HR department</li></ul>
2026-10-17T00:00:00Z

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 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.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Coordinator to support daily human resources functions including onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and recruiting coordination.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate onboarding and new hire paperwork</li><li>Maintain employee files and HR records</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions</li><li>Schedule interviews and support recruiting activities</li><li>Help track compliance documents and HR reporting</li><li>Support employee relations and HR projects</li></ul>
2026-10-17T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

Berkeley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We're seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the HR department and help ensure a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. This position plays a key role in onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, recordkeeping, and recruitment coordination.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their experience across multiple areas of human resources. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and employee setup activities.</li><li>Prepare and maintain employee records and HR documentation.</li><li>Facilitate offboarding processes, including exit documentation and system updates.</li><li>Ensure employment files remain accurate, organized, and compliant.</li><li>Support recruitment efforts by screening resumes and coordinating hiring processes.</li><li>Assist with offer letters, background checks, and pre-employment requirements.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and employee communications.</li><li>Support leave administration, workers' compensation, and other employee programs.</li><li>Process employment verifications and other HR-related requests.</li><li>Maintain confidential employee files and HR databases.</li><li>Assist with I-9 administration and employment compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed consistently.</li><li>Support audits, reporting, and documentation requests.</li><li>Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

San Mateo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half has an exciting opportunity with an Ai company in San Mateo. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, high-growth environment where priorities evolve quickly and no two days are exactly alike. You’ll partner with the HR team on a variety of human resources functions, including onboarding, employee records, recruiting coordination, and general HR administration. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable handling confidential information, and ready to make a meaningful impact as the company continues to scale. Please find the description below and if interested, apply now! Do not wait! We are looking to move quickly! Key Responsibilities<ul><li>HR Administration: Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team, helping ensure smooth and efficient people operations.</li><li>Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new-hire paperwork, onboarding schedules, employee documentation, and offboarding processes.</li><li>Recruiting Coordination: Assist with interview scheduling, candidate communication, and coordination with hiring managers as the company continues to grow.</li><li>Employee Records: Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, HR databases, and employee records.</li><li>HRIS & Data Management: Update employee information, track changes, and assist with maintaining accurate data within HR systems.</li><li>Benefits & Payroll Support: Assist with benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, payroll-related documentation, and coordination with internal teams as needed.</li><li>Employee Experience: Help coordinate employee communications, new-hire introductions, engagement activities, and other initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.</li><li>Compliance & Documentation: Support the collection and organization of employment forms, I-9 documentation, and other HR records in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and help build scalable HR processes to support continued company growth.</li><li>Additional Support: Assist with special projects and other HR-related initiatives as business needs evolve.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

HR Administrator / Receptionist

Watsonville, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Administrator to support daily HR activities and front office operations in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee-facing administrative work with reception support in an organized on-site setting. The person in this role will help keep HR processes organized, provide a welcoming experience for visitors and candidates, and contribute to smooth office coordination. Responsibilities: • Welcome employees, applicants, and guests at the front desk while creating a courteous first impression. • Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the HR function by organizing records, entering information accurately, and maintaining documentation. • Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including preparing onboarding materials, supporting screening process steps, and updating employee files. • Arrange interviews, meetings, and other appointments by managing calendars and communicating with internal teams and candidates. • Support benefit-related and general HR administrative tasks by preparing forms, tracking paperwork, and responding to routine inquiries. • Manage incoming mail, order office supplies, and help maintain shared spaces so the workplace remains efficient and well organized. • Draft and process routine business and legal correspondence, forms, and related documentation with a high level of accuracy. • Handle sensitive employee and company information with discretion and follow confidentiality standards at all times. • Assist with additional HR or office projects as priorities shift during the contract assignment.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Daly City, CA
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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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Morgan Hill, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees in Morgan Hill, California. This role serves as a strategic advisor across talent planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and HR program execution. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a practical understanding of California employment requirements, and the ability to translate workforce insights into meaningful business outcomes. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with business leaders to shape workforce strategies that strengthen team capability, succession readiness, and long-term talent growth. • Provide trusted guidance to managers on performance concerns, employee development, coaching approaches, and day-to-day people decisions. • Facilitate solutions related to organizational structure, team alignment, and overall operational effectiveness. • Lead and resolve employee relations matters by conducting workplace reviews, addressing conflicts, and supporting corrective action when needed. • Create and support HR initiatives involving policy administration, training delivery, employee engagement, and compliance-related practices. • Oversee key HR programs such as compensation, benefits coordination, leave administration, recognition efforts, and performance processes. • Review workforce data, HR metrics, and reporting trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed leadership decisions. • Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR standards applicable to California and other supported locations. • Track changes in labor regulations and industry developments, recommending updates to policies, practices, and systems as appropriate.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially. Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule.• Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission.• Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions.• Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and payments are completed by required deadlines.• Oversee payroll-related employee setup and status changes, including tax elections, direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates.• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and personnel records while safeguarding sensitive compensation and employee information.• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or inaccuracies in employee compensation.• Produce workers’ compensation payroll reports and supporting wage records for internal and external reporting needs.• Partner with internal stakeholders on prevailing wage and certified payroll matters and assist with payroll system issue resolution and data validation between platforms. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

San Mateo, CA
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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>
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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

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) Generalist

Milpitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35.15 - 40.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support core HR operations for a distributed workforce across multiple states and international locations. This Long-term Contract position is based in California and will play a key role in delivering dependable employee support while coordinating essential programs across the employment lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage several HR priorities with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily HR activities that support employees and managers across remote, multi-state, and global teams. • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment support, changes, issue resolution, and coordination with external vendors. • Manage 401(k) administration by tracking eligibility, supporting employee inquiries, and partnering with plan providers on routine processes. • Coordinate leave of absence cases and ensure documentation, communication, and follow-up are handled in alignment with company policy and applicable regulations. • Partner with payroll contacts to help ensure employee data updates, compensation changes, and related records are processed accurately and on time. • Facilitate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new employee documentation, orientation support, separation processing, and status changes in HR systems. • Support performance review cycles by preparing materials, tracking deadlines, and assisting managers and employees throughout the process. • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations and general HR questions, providing timely guidance and escalating matters when appropriate. • Maintain HR records, monitor data integrity within HRIS platforms, and assist with general HR administration, reporting, and process coordination.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Watsonville, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a team of approximately 101 to 500 employees in Watsonville, California. This is a Contract position scheduled to continue through the end of the year, offering a hybrid work arrangement and a part-time daytime schedule of 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on payroll experience, strong accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population while ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, deductions, and employee records. • Administer wage garnishments and other required payroll deductions in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations. • Maintain organized payroll documentation and update records to support audits, reporting, and internal compliance needs. • Coordinate with employees and internal departments to answer payroll-related questions and address issues efficiently. • Support payroll activities within a hybrid work environment while meeting deadlines on a consistent weekly schedule.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. HR Business Partner

San Jose, CA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Business Partner to join a growing organization in San Jose, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will work closely with leaders to strengthen employee relations practices, support effective people management, and help shape an inclusive and high-performing workplace. This position blends strategic partnership with day-to-day HR execution, making it ideal for someone who can guide change, solve complex people issues, and promote compliance across the organization. Responsibilities:• Workforce planning with leadership, organization restructuring, utilizing data to back strategic workforce planning and supporting recommendations to leadership.• Advise managers and business leaders on workforce matters, offering practical HR guidance that supports business priorities and employee success.• Provide coaching to people leaders on performance concerns, workplace conflict, talent development, and team effectiveness.• Oversee complex employee relations matters from initial review through resolution, including investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.• Analyze recurring employee relations themes and recommend preventive actions to reduce risk and improve the employee experience.• Partner with leadership to support organizational planning and help teams navigate business changes and evolving structures.• Identify learning needs and deliver training for managers and employees on compliance, leadership practices, and respectful workplace expectations.• Help ensure alignment with federal, state, and local employment regulations as well as internal HR policies and standards.• Support equity and belonging initiatives by collaborating with leaders, employee groups, and HR partners to improve engagement and workplace culture.• Review HR processes and workflows, contributing to operational improvements and cross-functional people initiatives as business needs arise.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

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