15 Results for Hr Payroll Specialist Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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Payroll Specialist

Santa Rosa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
37 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in Santa Rosa, California. This role works closely with the payroll team to help ensure accurate employee pay, maintain payroll records, and address discrepancies in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, understands union payroll practices, and can manage multiple deadlines while contributing to a cooperative team environment. Responsibilities: • Support weekly payroll processing by reviewing time records, preparing payroll data, and helping finalize pay runs with a high degree of accuracy. • Examine timecard and change reports, identify inconsistencies, and confirm information is correct before entering or uploading it into payroll systems. • Assist with certified payroll activities and help maintain compliance with union agreements and payroll-related regulations. • Process electronic wage payments and help ensure transactions are completed on schedule. • Partner with field supervisors and internal team members to investigate payroll questions and resolve timekeeping or pay discrepancies promptly. • Provide backup coverage for essential payroll tasks, including union reporting and other time-sensitive payroll functions. • Maintain organized payroll documentation and records to support audits, reporting needs, and internal controls. • Contribute to process improvement efforts by assisting payroll leadership with initiatives that increase efficiency and accuracy.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Martinez, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Job Posting: Payroll SpecialistEmployment Type: Contract to Hire About the Role Robert 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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable contract, Payroll Specialist to be 100% onsite in San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and providing exceptional support to employees. What You'll DoAs a Payroll Specialist, you'll be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Review and validate payroll data, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other pay adjustments.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll systems.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting.</li><li>Process payroll-related transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, and leave of absence changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Support payroll tax reporting and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and audits.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and special projects.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency.</li></ul> ** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID# Payroll Specialist **
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

CPP Sr. Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced CPP Sr. Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population in California. This position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and resolve complex pay-related issues with confidence. The role also requires strong judgment, precision, and a service-focused approach when supporting employees and internal stakeholders. For immediate consideration, please contact Leon Chang directly via Linked-In. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll for ~200 staff (140 W2, 60 K-1 partners) using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Handle partner equity payouts; verify calculations from accounting</li><li>Ensure multi-state payroll compliance (CA, CO, TX) and stay current on regulations</li><li>Manage weekly payroll cycles for exempt and non-exempt employees</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Santa Rosa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead essential people operations in Sonoma County, California. This role will oversee core HR programs across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and performance management. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong knowledge of California employment practices, and the ability to support both employees and leadership with discretion. Responsibilities:• Act as the main point of contact with the organization’s employer organization, coordinating support for benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee-related programs.• Manage HR technology platforms used for recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, training administration, leave tracking, timekeeping, and related personnel processes.• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with company standards and applicable record-retention regulations.• Partner with Accounting to review time data, pay updates, deductions, leave balances, and other payroll inputs so payroll is processed correctly and on schedule.• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process by advertising openings, evaluating candidates, arranging interviews, preparing offers, and guiding pre-employment steps.• Deliver employee orientation and onboarding programs that introduce employees to workplace policies, benefits, expectations, and organizational culture.• Administer the performance management cycle, including annual reviews, coaching support, performance improvement efforts, and training for supervisors.• Oversee required learning and compliance training by assigning courses, tracking completion, maintaining records, and supporting adherence to mandatory workplace requirements.• Handle leave administration, employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, separations, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and accommodation processes in coordination with leadership and external partners.• Monitor employment law developments, update HR policies and handbook materials, respond to employee and manager questions, and prepare workforce reports that support planning and decision-making.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Petaluma, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a growing workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day HR operations with confidence, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, and apply California employment practices consistently. The position works across payroll, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and recruitment while helping maintain clear standards in a hands-on work environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily human resources activities, including employee support, policy guidance, and routine HR administration for a workforce of approximately 50 to 60 employees. • Process payroll accurately using ADP systems, review time records for discrepancies, and help ensure timely and compliant wage administration. • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new employee documentation, orientation steps, and separation paperwork. • Administer benefits and employee leave programs while answering questions and supporting compliance with applicable California requirements. • Address employee relations matters professionally, reinforce workplace expectations, and apply company policies consistently and fairly. • Support safety-related HR processes, including workers’ compensation coordination, claim follow-up, and documentation management. • Assist with recruitment activities such as posting openings, screening candidates, and helping managers move candidates through the selection process. • Maintain HR records and HRIS data with accuracy, and partner with external HR consultants when specialized guidance is needed.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day people operations in San Francisco, California. This role will help coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee support activities while keeping records accurate and processes on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with recruiting and training teams to coordinate HR activities from pre-boarding through offboarding and help keep each stage moving efficiently. • Manage and follow up on operational requests through Zendesk, ensuring issues are tracked, updated, and resolved in a timely manner. • Share internal career opportunities with employees, maintain external job board postings, and keep recruitment tracking documents current. • Update job advertisements with tailored screening questions and prepare interview materials to support a consistent recruitment process. • Coordinate with recruitment leaders to provide interview panels with schedules, candidate information, feedback forms, and other required materials before interviews. • Deliver a positive candidate experience by communicating status updates promptly and helping applicants navigate the interview process. • Organize new employee schedules, employee resource materials, and cross-functional onboarding touchpoints with teams such as IT, Operations, and Training. • Follow up on background checks, reference checks, and new employee documentation to help ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed on time. • Support onboarding and offboarding administration by processing paperwork, maintaining HRIS records, assisting with I-9 completion, and handling termination notifications with confidentiality.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

Clearlake, CA
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Temporary / Contract
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to provide hands-on human resources support for an organization in Clearlake, California. This Contract position will serve as a key resource for employees and leaders, offering guidance on workplace policies, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR practices. The role also contributes to onboarding, performance support, and operational improvement efforts while helping maintain consistent HR standards. Responsibilities:• Advise supervisors and staff on human resources policies, workplace concerns, and standard employment practices to promote fair and consistent decision-making.• Review employee relations matters, gather relevant information, and handle routine investigations while escalating complex or high-risk situations when appropriate.• Support corrective action processes by helping leaders prepare documentation and apply established guidelines accurately.• Examine workforce and HR-related data to identify patterns, support local recommendations, and highlight issues that may affect operations.• Assist with hiring and onboarding activities to help new employees transition smoothly into hospital and clinic environments.• Contribute to performance management, employee engagement, and compliance-related programs through coordinated local implementation.• Participate in workforce planning discussions by preparing trend information, historical context, and policy-based input for management.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on HR projects, training efforts, and process execution to reinforce compliance and best practices.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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 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

HR Director

Santa Rosa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Director to join a well-respected organization in Santa Rosa, Ca. This role is integral to providing strategic leadership and overseeing all aspects of human resources operations.Contact Robyn directly for more information 707.387.0299 Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and strong internal support</li><li>Ensure compliance with all employment laws, policies, and proper recordkeeping practices</li><li>Partner closely with Finance and other departments to align on organizational priorities</li><li>Lead employee relations efforts, addressing concerns and resolving issues effectively</li><li>Manage compensation structures and benefits programs to remain competitive and equitable</li><li>Collaborate with payroll to maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data and processing</li><li>Direct talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning and recruitment strategies</li><li>Drive performance management processes and support employee development initiatives</li><li>Design and implement training and leadership development programs</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead continuous improvement efforts</li><li>Act as a strategic advisor to leadership, aligning HR initiatives with overall business objectives</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll

Richmond, CA
onsite
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

Employment Staff Attorney

San Rafael, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Employment Staff Attorney to provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy for low-income workers in San Rafael, California. Responsibilities:• Conduct intake meetings, assess facts, analyze legal issues, and perform thorough research to support case strategy and advice.• Lead community presentations and participate in outreach activities that increase awareness of workplace rights and available legal resources.• Negotiate with employers and opposing counsel to pursue favorable resolutions through settlement when appropriate.• Advocate for clients in administrative proceedings and court matters, including support for broader litigation efforts aligned with organizational priorities.• Provide direction, mentoring, and training to legal support staff, interns, and volunteers as needed.• Partner with internal staff to maintain strong service delivery, track case progress, and uphold high standards of representation.• Maintain accurate case files, time records, and outcome data to support compliance, reporting, fundraising, and program evaluation.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

15 results for Hr Payroll Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA