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Robert Half is partnering with a San Diego-based organization seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist to support increased payroll demands during a period of growth. The role processes payroll accurately and on schedule, and is suited to an experienced payroll professional who can learn new systems quickly. The ideal candidate has high-volume payroll experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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Description
We are partnering with a San Diego-based organization seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist to support their team during a period of growth and increased payroll demands. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who can quickly step in, learn new systems, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
The ideal candidate has experience handling high-volume payroll, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
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Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees
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Review timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and earnings for accuracy
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Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity
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Process new hires, terminations, garnishments, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments
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Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
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Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies
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Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end activities
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
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Partner with HR and Accounting teams to support payroll-related initiatives
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Assist with special projects and system implementations as needed
Requirements
3+ years of payroll processing experience
Experience with ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Dayforce, or similar payroll systems
Knowledge of California payroll laws and wage-and-hour regulations
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 632 open Payroll Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$65–91K/yr88 salary ranges
- US median$27–34/hr176 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 57 open Payroll Specialist jobs in California and 632 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Robert Half (this employer)26 open
- H&R Block4 open
- Cupertino Electric2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Payroll Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (446 postings).
- Education
- 31 of the 632 open Payroll Specialist jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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