<p>About the Role</p><p>Our client, a growing organization in San Francisco, is seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support their finance and HR teams on a contract, onsite basis. This role will focus on processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process regular payroll cycles, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.</li><li>Review and validate employee timesheets, payroll changes, and supporting documentation prior to payroll processing.</li><li>Manage payroll-related transactions, including direct deposits, garnishments, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure all payroll information is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits by providing requested documentation and supporting schedules.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an established and growing organization seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support complex, multi-entity payroll operations. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing across a high-volume environment while driving compliance and reporting excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for multi-state, multi-entity organizations (1,000+ employees), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance</li><li>Manage high-volume payroll cycles (weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly), including earnings, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments</li><li>Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, including variance analysis, headcount reporting, and GL tie-outs</li><li>Partner with HR, Accounting, and Finance to ensure accurate employee data, benefit deductions, and cost allocations across entities</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings and year-end processing (W-2s, 941s, etc.)</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalations, and audit requests with a high level of urgency and accuracy</li><li>Support system implementations, upgrades, or process improvements, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce risk</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a fast-moving global payroll team in San Francisco, California on a Contract basis. This long-term contract role begins with an initial 3-month term and supports payroll activity across a complex international workforce where urgent questions, exceptions, and shifting priorities are common. The position is well suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and working across multiple time zones in a high-volume environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage incoming payroll questions, service requests, and escalations by assessing urgency, setting priorities, and driving issues through resolution.</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies and unusual cases, including off-cycle payments and other exceptions that fall outside standard processing routines.</p><p>• Examine payroll output and reporting to identify errors, trends, and items requiring follow-up with internal partners or external providers.</p><p>• Assist with gross-to-net pay reviews, pension-related considerations, and other payroll calculations across international populations.</p><p>• Provide clear, step-by-step guidance to employees, consultants, and business stakeholders on payroll matters and required actions.</p><p>• Partner with teams across finance, HR, and other functions to resolve urgent payroll issues affecting workers in multiple countries.</p><p>• Support global payroll operations spanning several countries, with a strong focus on inquiry management and issue handling during non-processing periods.</p><p>• Work across multiple payroll platforms and workflow tools, including systems such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, global payroll solutions, and Jira, as needed.</p>
<p>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. <strong>For immediate consideration, please contact Leon Chang directly via Linked-In.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><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>
<p>Natalie Lue with Robert Half is recruiting for an HR Generalist who has exposure to employee relations, recruiting coordination, and is happy to take full ownership of payroll. Great role for someone who wants a M-F schedule and enjoys wearing multiple hats and enjoys solving problems. Small close knit family business with room for adding on additional responsibilities over time. Real Estate, Property Management, or Construction is a plus. Could also have HR/Payroll exposure from serving clients in these industries!</p><p>Solid Excel a must!.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as the primary onsite HR contact, providing day-to-day support to employees and managers on personnel-related matters.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll through Paychex and coordinate closely with finance leadership to maintain timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Manage core HR administrative activities, including preparing offer documentation, maintaining job descriptions, and posting open positions.</p><p>• Support the full onboarding process for new hires, ensuring required paperwork, system records, and orientation steps are completed properly.</p><p>• Assist with employee relations matters by responding to questions, documenting issues, and helping maintain consistent HR practices.</p><p>• Coordinate benefits and HRIS-related updates, keeping employee records current and organized.</p><p>• Facilitate compliance-focused activities such as safety training administration and separation documentation when employment changes occur.</p><p>• Help maintain dependable HR processes across employees located in multiple states, ensuring local and company requirements are followed.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a dynamic education organization in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating payment activities, and working closely with internal stakeholders. In this role, you will contribute to day-to-day financial operations, help keep reporting and reconciliations on track, and provide dependable service to employees, families, and vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payables activity, including onboarding vendors, reviewing invoice details, routing approvals, and issuing payments in a timely manner.<br>• Handle reimbursement requests for employees and families while verifying that submissions align with established financial guidelines.<br>• Administer company card and expense activity by reviewing transactions, supporting expense system usage, and resolving discrepancies through regular reconciliation.<br>• Coordinate agreement processing for guest speakers and similar engagements, ensuring payment records and supporting documentation are complete and compliant.<br>• Prepare required vendor tax documentation, including annual 1099 reporting, and maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.<br>• Support budget tracking by compiling monthly reports, entering approved adjustments, and assisting with account analysis and general ledger reconciliations.<br>• Participate in month-end and year-end close by organizing documentation, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting and audit requests.<br>• Assist with student account and tuition-related billing support, process bank deposit activity, and help manage incoming business office mail and check distribution.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to streamline administrative workflows, collect financial data, and deliver responsive customer service to the school community.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client, a growing organization in San Francisco, is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support their finance team on a <strong>contract, onsite basis</strong>. This role will focus on high-volume invoice processing, vendor management, and ensuring accurate and timely payments in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely entry into the ERP system</li><li>Perform 3-way matching (purchase order, invoice, receipt) and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including onboarding, W-9 collection, and 1099 tracking</li><li>Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures</li><li>Assist with audits by providing requested AP documentation and support</li></ul>
<p>About the Role</p><p>Our client, a growing organization in San Francisco, is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join their finance team on a contract, onsite basis. This position will play a key role in supporting accounts payable operations, with a focus on high-volume invoice processing, vendor management, and ensuring accurate and timely payments within a fast-paced environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and timely entry into the ERP system.</li><li>Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts, and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.</li><li>Coordinate and process weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, and 1099 tracking.</li><li>Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and established procedures.</li><li>Support audit requests by providing accounts payable documentation and related assistance as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-performing finance team in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-focused individual who enjoys managing invoice workflows, maintaining accurate financial records, and partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounts payable operations while also assisting with process enhancements and broader accounting support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate invoice approvals by partnering with internal departments to secure timely authorization for payment.<br>• Review, code, and allocate invoices accurately to ensure proper accounting treatment and complete documentation.<br>• Execute semi-monthly payment cycles, including check processing and electronic disbursements such as ACH transactions.<br>• Examine employee expense submissions and reconcile corporate card activity to confirm compliance and accuracy.<br>• Oversee vendor setup for domestic and international suppliers, including verification procedures and maintenance of tax forms such as W-9 and W-8.<br>• Respond to vendor and internal office questions related to payments, account status, and supporting documentation.<br>• Process banking activity such as deposits and wire transactions while recording cash movement accurately in financial records.<br>• Assist accounting team members with research, journal entries, expense reporting, and fixed asset data maintenance.<br>• Contribute to operational improvements by documenting procedures and supporting automation or accounting system enhancement initiatives.<br>• Provide support for year-end and periodic compliance tasks, including 1099 reporting and use tax-related activities.