Payroll Manager Robert Half - 3.9 Claremont, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $55 - $65 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Nonprofit finance Microsoft Excel Payroll tax Labor cost analysis ADP HR legal compliance HR compliance Payroll reconciliation Cross-functional collaboration Non-profit experience California labor law Cross-functional communication Audit support Financial compliance Excel data analysis Full Job Description Robert Half is seeking a strong Payroll Manager Consultant for our non-profit client. The Interim Payroll Manager will oversee and stabilize payroll for a nonprofit organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper grant/program cost allocation. This role partners with HR and Finance to support payroll operations, audits, and process improvements. This interim Payroll opportunity will be located onsite in Claremont, CA. Key Responsibilities Manage semi-monthly payroll (ADP Workforce Now; and ~200 employees) Oversee payroll changes, deductions, and compliance with CA wage & hour laws Ensure accurate allocation of payroll across grants, programs, and cost centers Lead payroll reconciliations (benefits, taxes, GL tie-outs) Support audits, including financial audits and Form 990 schedules Maintain HRIS data integrity and strengthen internal controls Identify and implement process improvements and documentation Partner with HR, Finance, and program teams on payroll-related matters Qualifications 7+ years of payroll experience, including management/oversight Nonprofit experience with grant-funded payroll allocations ADP Workforce Now expertise Strong knowledge of California payroll regulations Experience with payroll reconciliations and audit support Advanced Excel At least 7 years of payroll experience, including responsibility for leading or overseeing payroll operations. Hands-on expertise with full-cycle payroll processing and strong proficiency in ADP Workforce Now. Background in nonprofit payroll, including experience allocating labor costs to grant-funded programs and multiple cost centers. Strong working knowledge of California payroll, wage, and hour compliance requirements. Experience completing payroll reconciliations and supporting internal or external audit activities. Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and payroll reporting. Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and operational teams in a collaborative environment. Additional experience with fund accounting or bilingual Spanish and English communication is valued. 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, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .