Payroll/HR Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for a Payroll/HR Specialist to support both people operations and payroll administration for a growing organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee support with accurate payroll execution in a hands-on environment. The role will contribute across the full employee lifecycle while helping maintain reliable records, timekeeping accuracy, and consistent pay practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a blended workload across human resources and payroll functions, providing day-to-day support in both areas.

• Process biweekly payroll for the workforce, ensuring pay data is complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.

• Audit employee time records in the timekeeping system and follow up on discrepancies before payroll is finalized.

• Coordinate onboarding and separation activities, including paperwork, system updates, and employee documentation.

• Maintain personnel files, compensation information, and benefits-related records with a high level of accuracy.

• Use Excel, Word, and related tools to track HR and payroll information, reconcile data, and prepare supporting documentation.

• Work with supervisors and project leaders to confirm approved timesheets and resolve payroll-related questions.

• Support HR administration such as orientation for new employees, employee record maintenance, and termination processing.

• Assist with payroll and HR process improvements, including contributing to the rollout of updated systems that connect with accounting platforms.

If interested please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

• Experience handling both payroll processing and core HR administration in the same role.
• Proficiency with biweekly payroll, timesheet validation, and employee pay record maintenance.
• Familiarity with timekeeping platforms and the ability to review and reconcile employee hours accurately.
• Working knowledge of onboarding, offboarding, orientation for permanent employees, and personnel file management.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with manual tracking tools and documentation.
• Experience with accounting or payroll systems such as QuickBooks, Sage 100, or similar business software.
• Understanding of compensation, benefits administration, and termination-related documentation.
• Ability to manage confidential information carefully and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.