40 payroll administrator jobs found

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a team in Los Angeles, California. This role is responsible for managing payroll activities with close attention to wage rules, timekeeping accuracy, and employee support. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, experience working with structured labor environments, and the ability to communicate clearly while protecting confidential information. Responsibilities: • Administer recurring payroll for employees, ensuring all earnings and deductions are processed accurately and on schedule. • Examine timekeeping records to confirm hours worked, overtime, break compliance, and premium pay are calculated correctly. • Interpret and apply union pay provisions, wage tables, and related work rules when entering and reviewing payroll data. • Investigate missing punches, inconsistent entries, and policy exceptions, then coordinate with department leaders to resolve issues...

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. Responsibilities: • Manage bi-weekly payroll processing from start to finish using Paycom, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. • Update and maintain payroll information for new employees, departures, pay adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax elections. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions. • Reconcile payroll records, tax filings, and related general ledger entries to support accurate...

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate payroll operations while providing day-to-day support across core human resources activities. This position plays an important role in maintaining compliance with California employment requirements, supporting employees throughout the employment lifecycle, and safeguarding sensitive information. Based in Ventura, California, the role is ideal for an individual who combines strong payroll knowledge with broad HR coordination experience. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 400 employees across varying pay cycles, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Review and process earnings and deductions such as incentive pay, commissions, benefit withholdings, and garnishments while resolving inconsistencies before payroll is finalized. • Maintain organized payroll and employee records within HR and payroll platforms, keeping data current,...

Payroll Administrator   Date:  May 9, 2026 Location:  San Diego, CA, US, 92113 Company:  National Steel and Shipbuilding Com Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift:                                1st Security Clearance:       No Clearance       SUMMARY Supervises day to day activities and operations of the payroll department, providing supervision and training to lower level payroll staff. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of the weekly payroll. Assumes the responsibilities of the payroll supervisor in supervisor’s absence. Ensures that payroll processes are in compliance with State and Federal laws concerning employee pay as well as company policies and collective bargaining agreements. Responsible in the performance and productivity affecting payroll goals. Reports to the...

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong experience managing end-to-end payroll with accuracy, consistency, and attention to compliance. The position will focus on processing payroll across multiple states, maintaining employee pay records, and helping ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for employees in multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated accurately and submitted on schedule. • Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, status changes, compensation updates, garnishments, and benefit-related deductions. • Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues before final submission to support accurate employee payments. •...

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization in Riverside, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage complex payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to support employees and stakeholders with professionalism. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Manage payroll activities across multiple states, applying the appropriate tax withholdings, wage rules, and jurisdictional requirements. • Maintain employee payroll records, review earnings and deductions, and verify changes related to...

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. Responsibilities: • Evaluate newly executed subcontract agreements to determine prevailing wage, certified payroll, insurance, and related compliance obligations. • Track subcontractor adherence to applicable state and federal payroll standards throughout the life of each project. • Examine certified payroll submissions from subcontractors and lower-tier partners, confirming completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements. • Audit and reconcile...

Payroll & Office Administrator | Half Moon Bay, CA Location: On-site Experience: 5+ years Position Summary 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. Responsibilities Payroll & Accounting • Process payroll for approximately 150 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and assist with account reconciliations. • Maintain payroll records and provide documentation for audits and reporting requirements. • Process employee changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefits elections. • Administer payroll deductions, tax withholdings, retirement contributions, and garnishments. • Review payroll...

We are looking for an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide accurate reporting for leadership in Los Angeles, California. This role is responsible for maintaining complete accounting records, managing payables and payroll, and preparing financial information for management, lenders, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings strong full-charge bookkeeping expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities independently. Responsibilities: • Maintain the company’s general bookkeeping and accounting records, including cash activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations across banking and related financial accounts. • Prepare recurring financial packages for leadership, including quarterly statements, monthly operational reports, cash flow updates, receivables aging, and inventory-related reporting. • Compile and submit lender reporting in accordance with financing...

We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor to lead accurate, timely payroll operations and compliance for a large workforce in Roseville, California. This role oversees end-to-end payroll processing, supports compliance across multiple states, and helps maintain reliable payroll records and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and hands-on experience with high-volume payroll environments. For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call. Responsibilities: • Oversee complete payroll processing from data review through final submission for a workforce of more than 500 employees. • Direct bi-monthly payroll cycles and ensure all payments, adjustments, and deductions are completed accurately and on schedule. • Monitor payroll activities across multiple states to maintain compliance with varying tax rules, wage laws, and regulatory requirements. • Supervise daily payroll operations, provide...

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting for our organization in Fresno, California. This role will oversee core accounting functions, strengthen internal controls, and deliver financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The Controller will work closely with senior finance leadership, compliance partners, and operational teams to maintain reliable reporting and uphold regulatory standards. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger administration, fixed asset tracking, accounts payable, payroll, revenue audit, and count operations. • Oversee the monthly close process by reviewing account activity, analyzing balances, and ensuring financial results are finalized on schedule. • Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and related analyses to provide leadership...

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a services organization in Fresno, California. This role combines strategic oversight with daily accounting leadership, ensuring accurate reporting, sound controls, and dependable cash management. The position works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support business performance, budgeting, and compliance. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and account reconciliations. • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key results, emerging risks, and areas for improvement. • Oversee month-end and year-end close cycles to ensure timely, accurate recording of financial activity. • Direct the annual budget process and prepare forward-looking forecasts to support operational and strategic planning. • Track departmental spending against approved budgets...

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization. • Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects. • Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage...

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is currently looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting function and provide reliable financial guidance to senior leadership for a company near the El Dorado Hills area. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering insights that support sustainable growth and sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on technical accounting expertise, and the ability to improve systems and processes in a project-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, cash activity, and the full close process. • Produce timely financial statements, management reports, and performance analysis that help executives evaluate business results and make informed decisions. • Lead the annual budgeting cycle, ongoing forecasting, cash planning,...

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule. • Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission. • Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions. • Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and...

We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for a private hospitality co and its affiliated homeowner's association in Montecito, California. This position plays a central role in producing reliable financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate brings hospitality or club accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead day-to-day financial activities with accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting operations for both the private club and the homeowner's association, ensuring accurate records and clear financial separation between entities. • Prepare monthly financial packages, including trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, and fund activity reports for leadership review. • Reconcile bank accounts, subledgers, receivables, payables, and fixed asset schedules...

We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee accounting operations for a multi-entity business based in California. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with leadership, keeping financial records precise, and providing clear visibility into company performance. The role supports a range of business lines and requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage daily accounting activities while strengthening reporting accuracy and financial organization. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end bookkeeping activities for multiple entities, including payables, receivables, payroll administration, and monthly close procedures. • Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balances shared across related entities to maintain accurate records. • Monitor project-related spending, maintain job cost data, and assign expenses appropriately across construction and development work. • Record and analyze revenue and...

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a growing startup in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can confidently oversee day-to-day accounting activities while also supporting people operations and administrative processes. The right candidate will bring strong QuickBooks expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the company’s bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and categorized across all accounts. • Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice tracking, payment coordination, and follow-up on outstanding balances. • Run bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, maintaining accuracy in employee compensation and related records. • Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards to keep financial data current and reliable. • Manage...

Robert Half is hiring a Full Charge Bookkeeper for special project work through our Full-Time Engagement Professionals team. This role offers the stability of full-time employment, work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to take on meaningful, challenging assignments that help build your skills and grow your career. For more information on this unique career position offered exclusively through Robert Half - please find my email on LinkedIn (Tawnia Kirshen) and email your resume directly. Bookkeeper responsibilities in this role: Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable Verify, allocate, and post transactions Maintain and balance general ledger Bank and Credit Card reconciliation Manage month end and quarter end closing Process payroll Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information Other projects as requested Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects...

Bring your bookkeeping expertise to Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program. As a Full Charge Bookkeeper, you'll enjoy the security of full-time employment while supporting a variety of client engagements, gaining exposure to new industries, systems, and business environments. To apply, connect with me on LinkedIn (Tawnia Kirshen) and send your resume directly. I look forward to connecting! Bookkeeper responsibilities in this role: Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable Verify, allocate, and post transactions Maintain and balance general ledger Bank and Credit Card reconciliation Manage month end and quarter end closing Process payroll Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information Other projects as requested Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract,...