<p>Our client is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll operations for an organization with <strong>1,000+ employees, </strong>including both<strong> non-union and union populations</strong>. This professional will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and supporting payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. </p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please call Tawnia Kirshen at 925-275-5416 or sent your resume to my email found on LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>JOB DUTIES:</strong></p><p>• Process payroll transactions for hourly and salaried employees, including union and non-union populations</p><p>• Review and validate payroll data such as time entries, pay changes, deductions, and earnings</p><p>• Support payroll cycles, including off-cycle and manual check processing</p><p>• Assist in calculating overtime, shift differentials, and union-specific pay rules</p><p>• Ensure payroll data is accurate and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations</p><p>• Apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to payroll processing with guidance from Payroll Lead</p><p>• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and error resolution</p><p>• Help maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies</p><p>• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll for payroll processing and data management</p><p>• Support data validation between payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., UKG/Kronos)</p><p>• Generate and review standard payroll reports; escalate discrepancies as needed</p><p>• Use Excel for basic to intermediate analysis (lookups, data validation, simple reconciliations)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<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>Payroll & Office Administrator | Half Moon Bay, CA</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking a Payroll & Office Administrator to manage payroll processing, support accounting activities, and oversee daily office operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Payroll & Accounting</strong> • Process payroll for approximately 150 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and provide documentation for audits and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Process employee changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefits elections.</p><p>• Administer payroll deductions, tax withholdings, retirement contributions, and garnishments.</p><p>• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p><strong>Office Administration</strong> • Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and general office inquiries.</p><p>• Maintain office supply inventory and coordinate purchases as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and building management to support office operations.</p><p>• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, filing systems, and document retention.</p><p>• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, and office events.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• 5+ years of payroll and office administration experience.</p><p>• Experience processing payroll in a multi-employee environment.</p><p>• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and payroll accounting.</p><p>• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.</p><p>• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</p><p>• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.</p><p>• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</p><p>This version is tighter, removes the salary range, and avoids software, industry, and company-specific references that could help identify the employer.</p>
<p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL SPECIALIST - HYBRID 2 DAYS ONSITE</strong></p><p><strong>90K-100K</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. As a senior member of the payroll team, you will manage key aspects of payroll administration, reporting, and system maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Handle payroll transactions such as manual checks, pay adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, leave processing, and garnishments.</p><p>• Ensure timely and correct payment of payroll taxes and other deductions.</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data, including reconciling balance sheets and preparing tax compliance schedules.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and validation of W-2 forms and maintain alignment with the general ledger.</p><p>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on complex payroll issues, offering solutions and support.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies regarding payroll matters.</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems by updating cost centers, codes, and ensuring system functionality.</p><p>• Generate payroll reports and perform detailed data analysis for business insights.</p><p>• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.</p>
<p><strong>Full Job Description</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing payroll processes with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule</li><li>Review and audit employee timecards, payroll changes, and payroll reports</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings</li><li>Ensure payroll complies with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Process payroll tax filings and assist with year-end activities, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Coordinate with Human Resources regarding employee changes and benefit deductions</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and maintain supporting documentation</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a U.S.-based employee population in Santa Clara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can confidently manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll while collaborating across payroll, benefits, and accounting functions. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment with tax and commission-related payroll matters, and the ability to keep processes organized and well documented.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer complete payroll processing for multi-state U.S. employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and commission payments to confirm payroll results are correct before finalization.</p><p>• Monitor payroll tax obligations across multiple states and help maintain compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements.</p><p>• Investigate and correct payroll variances, reconciling records in advance of each pay run to minimize errors and delays.</p><p>• Work closely with the benefits team to ensure payroll deductions tied to employee benefit programs are reflected properly in payroll.</p><p>• Oversee expense reimbursement activity through Concur, including validation and reconciliation of submitted amounts.</p><p>• Partner with accounting leadership on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, reporting, and related financial support tasks.</p><p>• Create clear process documentation and identify potential compliance concerns or operational risks to support long-term continuity in the role.</p>