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9 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Stockton, CA

Payroll Administrator
  • Fremont, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy accounting team in Fremont, California. This role focuses on administering multi-state payroll, maintaining reliable employee pay data, and ensuring adherence to applicable payroll regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Paycom experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll tasks in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing from start to finish using Paycom, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.</p><p>• Update and maintain payroll information for new employees, departures, pay adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax elections.</p><p>• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll records, tax filings, and related general ledger entries to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Investigate payroll variances and respond to employee questions to resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Oversee garnishments, wage orders, and other required deductions with accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p>• Produce payroll-related reports for finance, human resources, and leadership as needed.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and preparation of annual wage statements.</p><p>• Provide documentation and payroll support during internal and external audit requests.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 62400 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Amanda Warren is looking for a Certified Payroll Specialist to support subcontractor payroll compliance for construction projects in West Sacramento, California. This role focuses on reviewing certified payroll obligations, maintaining accurate compliance records, and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams to keep documentation complete and current. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate newly executed subcontract agreements to determine prevailing wage, certified payroll, insurance, and related compliance obligations.</p><p>• Track subcontractor adherence to applicable state and federal payroll standards throughout the life of each project.</p><p>• Examine certified payroll submissions from subcontractors and lower-tier partners, confirming completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.</p><p>• Audit and reconcile payroll and compliance data received from subcontractors, addressing inconsistencies before records are finalized.</p><p>• Communicate with subcontractor contacts to obtain missing forms, signatures, and supporting documents in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain organized databases and documentation systems that reflect each project&#39;s compliance status, insurance records, and subcontract requirements.</p><p>• Partner with accounting teams to verify compliance milestones that may affect payment processing and release schedules.</p><p>• Respond to internal and external questions related to payroll compliance, resolving issues efficiently to support project continuity.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts by refining compliance workflows and maintaining current standard operating procedures.</p><p>• Perform additional administrative or project-related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in the San Joaquin County on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who values accuracy, confidentiality, and dependable execution in a busy environment. The role focuses on supporting end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining reliable employee pay data, and helping ensure payroll operations run smoothly and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employee groups while meeting established deadlines and accuracy standards.</p><p>• Audit timesheets, pay rate updates, and employee record changes to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each payroll cycle.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and update system records to preserve data accuracy and support internal controls.</p><p>• Handle payroll corrections, deductions, and employee profile updates with careful attention to detail.</p><p>• Address employee payroll questions in a thorough manner while protecting sensitive compensation information.</p><p>• Work closely with HR, accounting, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support efficient payroll operations.</p><p>• Help monitor adherence to payroll policies and applicable wage and hour requirements.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports and provide administrative support connected to ongoing payroll activities as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.55 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for an organization in Modesto, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling detailed payroll records, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wage requirements in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams to help ensure timely and accurate pay processing while maintaining compliance with required reporting and documentation standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly payroll accurately and prepare both employee paychecks and direct deposit statements for distribution.</p><p>• Coordinate the release of payroll payments by providing completed checks to department leaders for internal distribution.</p><p>• Assemble and complete payroll-related forms and supporting documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Review and compile payroll inputs such as garnishments, paid time off, insurance deductions, and other mandatory withholdings before each payroll cycle.</p><p>• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports along with required electronic payroll reporting.</p><p>• Monitor payroll activities for alignment with prevailing wage and labor compliance program requirements, including applicable regulatory tracking processes.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll records and follow established office procedures related to payroll administration and documentation.</p><p>• Create, upload, and post hourly and monthly equipment usage files within ERP software.</p><p>• Set up job and phase information in Kronos and establish prevailing wage job records in ERP software as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Clerk</strong> for a <strong>temp-to-hire</strong> opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, payroll processing experience, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. The Payroll Clerk will support payroll operations and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll data including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings</li><li>Review timesheets and payroll records for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed</li><li>Assist with payroll-related questions from employees</li><li>Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with audits as needed</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Perform data entry and other administrative tasks related to payroll</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a retail organization in Stockton, California on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will take ownership of payroll processing for a workforce of about 100 employees while also contributing to HR coordination and accounts payable support. The role is best suited for someone who can manage sensitive information carefully, work efficiently in a fast-paced onsite setting, and provide dependable administrative support across multiple functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll for approximately 100 employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related entries are handled accurately and submitted on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and employee information within Paycom, keeping data current and organized for day-to-day operations.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding activities, personnel file updates, and other HR administrative tasks that support the employee lifecycle.</p><p>• Provide accounts payable assistance by entering invoices, helping coordinate payment activity, and supporting vendor-related documentation.</p><p>• Address employee questions related to pay, records, and general HR matters with professionalism and timely follow-up.</p><p>• Prepare, organize, and preserve payroll, HR, and AP documentation to support accuracy, compliance, and internal reporting needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal team members on routine administrative assignments and provide coverage for related operational tasks as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Cortney 209-751-7698</p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • San Ramon, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee large-scale payroll operations for one of our clients on an interim basis. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role designed for an operational expert who thrives in high-volume, complex environments and excels at day-to-day execution and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Manage and mentor a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous professional development.</p><p>• Oversee the end-to-end processing and execution of US payroll for a massive population (100K+ employees), ensuring flawless execution, compliance, and timeliness across pay cycles.</p><p>• Drive the daily leverage and optimization of Workday Payroll, ensuring system capabilities are fully utilized to streamline workflows, auditing, and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, healthcare-specific labor requirements, and internal audit controls.</p><p>• Serve as the primary operational contact for key partners across HR, Finance, and Enterprise Systems to ensure alignment and resolve operational inquiries promptly.</p><p>• Identify operational bottlenecks, streamline day-to-day workflows, and implement scalable best practices to modernize and stabilize payroll delivery.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Operations Manager
  • San Ramon, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Operations Manager to support and strengthen HR operations for a growing organization in San Ramon, California. This is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented HR specialist who can guide employees and managers, improve consistency across people processes, and bring structure to a dynamic environment. The role requires a confident partner who can balance day-to-day HR administration with employee relations support, compliance oversight, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as a primary HR contact for employees and managers by providing guidance on workplace policies, resolving concerns, and escalating complex or high-risk matters when appropriate.</p><p>• Handle employee relations activities with a practical, well-documented approach, including coaching conversations, performance discussions, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.</p><p>• Oversee essential HR operations such as onboarding for new team members, employee separations, personnel record maintenance, policy administration, benefits coordination, compensation updates, and internal HR communications.</p><p>• Review existing HR workflows, identify inconsistencies or control gaps, and design more standardized procedures that improve clarity, accountability, and execution across the organization.</p><p>• Support compliance efforts by maintaining organized documentation, helping prepare for recurring audits, tracking follow-up actions, and coordinating with external HR or compliance partners as needed.</p><p>• Influence managers and staff through clear communication and sound judgment, helping leaders address employee matters effectively even without direct reporting authority.</p><p>• Drive HR-related projects by partnering with leadership, operations, compliance, and business stakeholders on initiatives tied to organizational growth, process improvements, and system-related changes.</p><p>• Work independently in a smaller company setting by setting priorities, communicating progress proactively, and managing multiple HR needs with minimal oversight.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Sonora, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 57 - 66 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day human resources operations for a healthcare organization in Sonora, California. This Contract position will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on workplace policies, employee relations matters, compliance expectations, and HR processes. The role requires sound judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to use data and established practices to support consistent people-related decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise supervisors and staff on human resources policies, workplace concerns, and routine employee matters to promote fair and consistent application of guidelines.<br>• Review employee relations issues, gather relevant facts, and handle lower-risk investigations while referring complex or high-impact cases to senior HR leadership.<br>• Recommend appropriate documentation and corrective action steps in accordance with company standards, employment practices, and compliance requirements.<br>• Interpret HR metrics, workforce information, and recurring trends to identify operational issues and support informed recommendations.<br>• Assist with core HR programs such as onboarding, performance management activities, engagement efforts, and required training initiatives.<br>• Contribute to workforce planning conversations by preparing data, summarizing historical patterns, and offering policy-based input to local leaders.<br>• Partner with internal teams on HR-related projects, focusing on execution, coordination, and adherence to established processes.<br>• Maintain accurate records and support compliance with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and organizational procedures.<br>• Complete additional human resources duties as needed to support departmental and operational goals.
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z