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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end HR operations for more than 250 employees across six locations, ensuring consistent support for both local and remote team members.<br>• Guide managers and employees through sensitive workplace matters, including investigations, corrective actions, performance concerns, escalations, and employee separations.<br>• Advise leadership on multi-state employment regulations and help manage workforce changes, including organizational restructuring and reduction-in-force activities.<br>• Manage HR compliance programs by maintaining policies, records, required filings, audit preparation, training coordination, and documentation standards.<br>• Oversee employee benefits administration, annual open enrollment, retirement plan coordination, and employee communication related to benefit offerings.<br>• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accuracy in timekeeping, deductions, compensation matters, commission-related questions, expense processes, travel coordination, and employee data records.<br>• Lead annual HR processes such as performance reviews, merit planning, compensation analysis, reporting, and organizational chart maintenance.<br>• Supervise direct and indirect support staff, including site-based HR representatives and operational leaders, while promoting consistent service delivery across locations.<br>• Support workplace and operational projects such as vendor coordination, facilities-related changes, policy rollout, and site relocation activities as business needs evolve.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct full-cycle payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across regular payroll cycles and special payments.<br>• Maintain and review employee payroll data, including compensation adjustments, position updates, withholding changes, and deduction elections.<br>• Investigate payroll issues, correct discrepancies promptly, and perform recurring audits to strengthen accuracy and compliance.<br>• Lead daily payroll operations in accordance with established policies, internal controls, and applicable wage and tax regulations.<br>• Supervise and support a small payroll team, providing guidance, prioritization, and quality oversight.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, garnishment remittances, and required weekly payment activities.<br>• Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting to meet all filing deadlines and reporting obligations.<br>• Oversee union payroll reporting requirements and contribute to certified payroll documentation when needed.<br>• Partner with external payroll providers to manage processing workflows, resolve issues, and improve service execution.
<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'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>
We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Administrator to join an established client in the South Bay. This is a direct permanent offering an excellent opportunity to support key HR functions and enhance your skills. The role involves working closely with the HR Management team and being point of contact for Compensation and Benefits Administration. <br> Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage Employee Compensation and Benefits • Assist in maintaining and updating Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to reflect current employee data. • Provide administrative support for various HR functions, including record-keeping and policy updates. • Collaborate with team members - HRIS system recording all Compensation and Benefit changes • Ensure adherence to company policies and employment regulations in all HR practices. • Prepare reports and summaries related to HR activities for management review. • Support the implementation of new HR initiatives to improve operational efficiency
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented<strong> workers comp claims examiner</strong> to support a non-profit organization in Sacramento, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on coordinating and resolving workers’ compensation claims while serving as a key point of contact for employees, medical professionals, legal representatives, and other partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong judgment, organization, and communication skills to help move claims efficiently from intake through closure while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee workers’ compensation cases from first notice of injury through final disposition, ensuring each file progresses accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review incident details, medical documentation, and supporting records to assess claim validity and determine appropriate next steps.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with injured employees, supervisors, healthcare providers, attorneys, investigators, and external service partners to gather updates and share claim information.</p><p>• Arrange and track medical care, confirm treatment plans, and evaluate clinical reports to support ongoing case management.</p><p>• Process indemnity and medical payments with attention to statutory guidelines, internal standards, and required timeframes.</p><p>• Prepare and issue claim-related notices, including determinations, delays, and benefit communications, within mandated deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain complete and well-organized claim files by documenting activity, preserving correspondence, and updating case notes promptly.</p><p>• Support investigations by securing statements, reviewing evidence, and identifying opportunities for recovery, settlement, return-to-work planning, or other cost-control measures.</p><p>• Partner with legal counsel and represent the organization in hearings, mediations, conferences, or similar proceedings when claims require formal resolution.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Specialist to support a division in Stockton, California through a broad range of people operations and compliance activities. This contract position with permanent potential will partner closely with leadership to strengthen employee relations, guide workforce practices, and keep HR programs running effectively. The role is well suited for someone who can balance strategic input with hands-on execution across recruitment, policy administration, reporting, and regulatory compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day human resources support for the division, providing guidance across employee relations, workforce administration, and policy interpretation.<br>• Coordinate talent acquisition efforts, including recruitment activities, onboarding processes, and employee training support to help build a strong workforce.<br>• Administer compensation and benefits programs while helping employees and managers understand available resources and HR procedures.<br>• Address sensitive workplace matters by conducting thorough follow-up on performance concerns, disciplinary situations, and employment separations.<br>• Partner with managers to recommend practical HR solutions, reinforce consistent practices, and support sound decision-making.<br>• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements and help maintain compliant HR operations.<br>• Maintain organized personnel documentation, update department records accurately, and prepare reports and workforce metrics for leadership review.<br>• Support scheduling, confirmations, and administrative coordination related to HR meetings, interviews, and employee communications.
<p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>. 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support payroll administration activities for a service-focused organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys accurate data management, responsive employee support, and working in a fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines. The person in this role will help maintain payroll records, prepare key payroll documentation, and assist with routine account and employee updates while ensuring consistency and confidentiality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review time and attendance records for branch and corporate teams to identify discrepancies and support accurate payroll processing.<br>• Prepare payroll-related documentation in advance of processing cycles, including compiling sales information and adjusting holiday-related entries when needed.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records by updating address information and ensuring data changes are entered correctly and on time.<br>• Handle zero-dollar return items during pre-note stages and complete related follow-up tasks with accuracy.<br>• Coordinate the issuance, replacement, and review of pay cards for new and existing employees, including audit-related checks.<br>• Generate and distribute required timesheet reports to support payroll review and approval activities.<br>• Assist with routine payroll support tasks and respond to administrative requests as business needs arise.<br>• Help uphold organized payroll files and verify that records align with established procedures and checklists.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily HR activities that support employees and managers across remote, multi-state, and global teams.<br>• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment support, changes, issue resolution, and coordination with external vendors.<br>• Manage 401(k) administration by tracking eligibility, supporting employee inquiries, and partnering with plan providers on routine processes.<br>• Coordinate leave of absence cases and ensure documentation, communication, and follow-up are handled in alignment with company policy and applicable regulations.<br>• Partner with payroll contacts to help ensure employee data updates, compensation changes, and related records are processed accurately and on time.<br>• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new employee documentation, orientation support, separation processing, and status changes in HR systems.<br>• Support performance review cycles by preparing materials, tracking deadlines, and assisting managers and employees throughout the process.<br>• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations and general HR questions, providing timely guidance and escalating matters when appropriate.<br>• Maintain HR records, monitor data integrity within HRIS platforms, and assist with general HR administration, reporting, and process coordination.
<p><strong>Contract to Hire Role - 100% on-site in Livermore, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Senior HR Generalist</strong> - Sole HR Person for the Organization</p><p><strong>Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred. </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to support a dynamic organization in Livermore, California. This role will lead essential human resources activities across employee support, compliance, recruiting, benefits, and payroll. The ideal candidate brings broad HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day human resources activities for a workforce of approximately 100 employees, ensuring smooth and effective HR service delivery.</p><p>• Review, refine, and maintain HR policies, internal procedures, handbook content, and other core documentation to keep programs current and consistent.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to employment regulations and HR standards at the federal, state, and local levels, with particular attention to California requirements.</p><p>• Oversee employee records, HR data accuracy, reporting, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable and organized personnel information.</p><p>• Guide employees and managers through key stages of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, job changes, leave events, and separations.</p><p>• Advise leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement efforts, performance concerns, corrective action, and policy interpretation.</p><p>• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across departments, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer administration, and pre-employment onboarding steps.</p><p>• Administer benefits and leave programs, serve as a point of contact for vendors and brokers, and support annual enrollment and employee education activities.</p><p>• Process or supervise payroll updates related to hires, departures, compensation changes, and deductions while coordinating with payroll and finance contacts to resolve issues.</p>
<p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations and help create a positive, well-organized employee experience in Stockton, California. This role will partner with employees, managers, and HR leadership across day-to-day HR activities, including employee support, onboarding, performance processes, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Nikhil Anand via LinkedIn or call (209) 227-1478.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Address routine employee concerns, document relevant details, and resolve issues within established HR guidelines while referring higher-risk situations to senior HR leaders.</p><p>• Advise employees and supervisors on company policies, standard procedures, and everyday HR practices to promote consistent application across teams.</p><p>• Organize performance management activities by supporting goal-setting cycles, review timelines, manager documentation, and follow-through on required steps.</p><p>• Assist with engagement efforts by helping administer surveys, collecting feedback, monitoring action items, and supporting internal communication initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including paperwork, scheduling, and orientation support, to deliver a smooth and consistent introduction to the organization.</p><p>• Oversee offboarding administration by preparing documentation, coordinating departures, and helping ensure compliance with company requirements.</p><p>• Provide operational HR support in areas such as benefits questions, open enrollment coordination, leave administration, retirement plan inquiries, and upkeep of employee records in HR systems.</p><p>• Arrange training sessions and support HR communications and educational programs that strengthen employee understanding of workplace practices and culture.</p><p>• Monitor HR workflows, reports, and administrative processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and standardization across operations.</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and supporting audits, reporting, and employee payroll inquiries. This role typically requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax withholding, garnishments, benefits deductions, and certified payroll reporting requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required</li><li>Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union, and government contract payroll requirements</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings</li><li>Administer wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Support payroll audits and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Partner with HR, finance, and project teams to validate employee and labor data</li><li>Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and supporting audits, reporting, and employee payroll inquiries. This role typically requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax withholding, garnishments, benefits deductions, and certified payroll reporting requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required</li><li>Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union, and government contract payroll requirements</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings</li><li>Administer wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Support payroll audits and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Partner with HR, finance, and project teams to validate employee and labor data</li><li>Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and supporting audits, reporting, and employee payroll inquiries. This role typically requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax withholding, garnishments, benefits deductions, and certified payroll reporting requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required</li><li>Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union, and government contract payroll requirements</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings</li><li>Administer wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Support payroll audits and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Partner with HR, finance, and project teams to validate employee and labor data</li><li>Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance</li></ul><p><br></p>