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 775-828-0969 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. 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. 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .