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Payroll Advisor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Payroll Specialist (LOA Coverage) Pay: $40.00/hour Location : Woodland Hills (Hybrid, 1-day ... When you work with a Career Group recruiter, you gain a strategic career advisor for life. Submit ...

Comfortable managing external vendor and advisor relationships (e.g., HMRC, IRS, payroll bureaus, benefits providers) in both regions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound ...

Payroll Tax Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$161K - $221K/yr

The Payroll Tax Manager will be our internal subject matter expert on all things payroll tax, advising payroll, equity, HR, and accounting teams on legislative changes, validating existing and new ...

Payroll Manager

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Serve as Embarc's internal payroll subject matter expert and trusted advisor. * Partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure payroll practices support business needs ...

Payroll Supervisor

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$100K - $108K/yr

This role will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a rapidly growing employee base, with a ... We are your trusted advisor throughout your search process and can help ensure you are prepared for ...

The role will serve as a key advisor on payroll matters while helping strengthen processes, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across the business. Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end payroll ...

Payroll Clerk

Rialto, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for contributing to the Turner's payroll operations, ensuring ... Please contact us at HR@turners.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email ...

Payroll Administrator

Mojave, CA · On-site

$25 - $41/hr

Advising and informing employees and managers on applicable payroll laws, regulations, and company payroll procedures. Required Qualifications: * High school diploma &2yearsof related education, i.e ...

... Advisors, Banks and Insurance agents. Build a CRM pipeline of leads and contacts to create more ... Good working knowledge of payroll and HR functions and possess a good business sense. Salary

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$42 - $45/hr

... in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of ... Payroll Specialist Job Function The Payroll Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ...

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$42 - $45/hr

... in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of ... Payroll Specialist Job Function The Payroll Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ...

... in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of ... Payroll Specialist Job Function The Payroll Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ...

The position requires the regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment in resolving complex payroll matters, developing workflow improvements, and advising management on payroll compliance ...

Payroll Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $87K/yr

The position requires the regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment in resolving complex payroll matters, developing workflow improvements, and advising management on payroll compliance ...

Comfortable managing external vendor and advisor relationships (e.g., HMRC, IRS, payroll bureaus, benefits providers) in both regions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound ...

Payroll Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders , providing clear guidance on payroll, taxes, and equity, while managing third-party vendors for quality and accuracy. * Analyze payroll data and ...

Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert, advising leadership, responding to inquiries, and liaising with auditors, CPAs, and regulatory agencies * Perform other duties that are reasonably ...

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How much do payroll advisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for payroll advisor in California is $36.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.70 and $45.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Payroll Advisor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,498 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Payroll Manager

Woodland Hills, CA • On-site

$39/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Senior Payroll Specialist (LOA Coverage)

Pay: $40.00/hour

Location: Woodland Hills (Hybrid, 1-day onsite)

Schedule: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PT | Hybrid (1 day/week onsite, covered parking)

Duration: 3–6 months (ASAP start)


About the Role:

Our client in the wellness space is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist who will lead and execute full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations. This is a high-impact role requiring deep payroll expertise, tax knowledge, and strong cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead biweekly, multi-state payroll processing (salaried & hourly employees)
  • Review payroll data including earnings, deductions, bonuses, and retro pay
  • Manage garnishments, levies, and required withholdings
  • Support payroll tax reconciliations, filings, and notice resolution
  • Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate system data flow
  • Generate payroll reports and support audits
  • Identify process improvements and drive payroll best practices


What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience

• Strong multi-state payroll tax knowledge

• Paycor experience strongly preferred

• Advanced Excel skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills


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