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Payroll Manager

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
70 - 90 USD / Hourly
Our client with HIGH name brand recognition is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a large workforce across the United States and Canada. This 5 month, W2 hourly position is hybrid (2 days in Menlo Park, California and 2 days remote) and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, compliance, and strong team oversight. The role requires deep knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll practices, equity-related pay elements, and payroll systems such as Workday Payroll and ADP Workforce Now. You will not manage anyone (this is a high-powered individual contributor role). The role has a potential to become longer that 5 months. Start date is ideally November 9th. If you were laid off recently or wrapping up a contract soon, please apply today! Responsibilities:• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay across regular, off-cycle, and special payroll runs.• Oversee payroll administration for employees in multiple U.S. states as well as Canada, maintaining compliance with applicable tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.• Lead and support payroll staff, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and helping resolve complex payroll issues escalated by the team.• Manage payroll data within Workday and ADP Workforce Now, validating employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax updates.• Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger interfaces, and related records to identify discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.• Administer payroll components tied to equity compensation, including restricted stock events, with careful attention to timing and taxation.• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve workflows, and support reporting needs.• Handle payroll audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by preparing accurate records and maintaining organized payroll files.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

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

Contracts Manager

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts supporting firm operations. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with legal, finance, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for vendor, service provider, and business agreements. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties, ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with firm policies and risk standards. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from intake and review through execution and renewal</li><li>Review, draft, revise, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including vendor, consulting, technology, and professional services contracts</li><li>Partner with attorneys, leadership, finance, and operations teams to assess contractual risk and business terms</li><li>Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, firm policies, and risk management standards</li><li>Maintain contract records, databases, and tracking systems</li><li>Monitor renewal dates, obligations, and performance requirements</li><li>Assist with developing and standardizing contract templates and internal processes</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Contracts Manager

Santa Clara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 35 USD / Hourly
Legal Operations & Contracts CoordinatorJoin a growing medical device technology company in a dynamic role supporting its Legal and Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations while helping implement a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate commercial contracts, including agreements with vendors, consultants, and third-party manufacturers.</li><li>Support implementation of a new CLM platform, including migrating records and improving contracting processes.</li><li>Manage business licenses, regulatory filings, insurance policies, and annual renewals.</li><li>Assist with corporate governance, board documentation, stockholder meetings, and proxy filings.</li><li>Support legal operations, including budgets, outside counsel billing, purchase orders, and vendor management.</li><li>Maintain accurate legal records and support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Benefits Coordinator

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
Benefits CoordinatorBrief Job DescriptionWe are hiring a Benefits Coordinator to support employee benefits administration, enrollment processes, and employee inquiries. This role helps ensure accurate and timely benefits support.Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding benefit programs</li><li>Maintain benefits records and support audits</li><li>Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and internal HR teams</li><li>Help communicate benefits information to employees</li><li>Support annual open enrollment activities</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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