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Construction Staff Accountant

Windsor, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Gather requested data for CPR Audits. * Assist with new project setup as needed * Payroll/Employee Benefits * * Ensure that payroll functions are handled in a timely and efficient manner, including ...

Specialty1 Partners

Dental Assistant

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and ...

Skywalker Holdings LLC

HRIS Specialist

Nicasio, CA · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

Payroll & Benefits • Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll. • Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of the organization's payroll processes and systems. • Review ...

Skywalker Properties

HRIS Specialist

Nicasio, CA · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

Payroll & Benefits * Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll. * Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of the organization's payroll processes and systems. * Review employee ...

SKYWALKER HOLDINGS LLC

HRIS Specialist

Nicasio, CA · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

Payroll & Benefits Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll. Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of the organization's payroll processes and systems. Review employee ...

Certified Employment Group

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HR Generalist - bilingual

Sebastopol, CA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Process employee status changes, including new hires, promotions, leaves of absence, and terminations. * Assist with year-end payroll reporting, audits, and retirement plan administration. Benefits ...

Dollartree

Assistant Manager I

Windsor, CA · On-site

Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays * Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash ...

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How much do payroll assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for payroll assistant in Santa Rosa, CA is $24.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a payroll assistant do?

A payroll assistant provides administrative support in the payroll department. As a payroll assistant, your duties include entering payroll data, processing new hire paperwork, and making changes related to tax withholding and employee benefits. You also help create detailed documents outlining payroll for the company or organization and may perform additional clerical tasks as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payroll assistant?

To thrive as a Payroll Assistant, you need strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and familiarity with payroll laws, typically supported by a relevant diploma or associate degree. Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, QuickBooks, or SAP, along with Microsoft Excel, is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and clear communication help build trust and ensure accuracy in processing sensitive payroll information. These skills are critical to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with legal and organizational standards.

What are some common challenges payroll assistants face when managing payroll for a large organization?

Payroll Assistants in large organizations often encounter challenges such as handling high volumes of data, ensuring compliance with complex and frequently changing tax laws, and meeting tight deadlines for payroll processing. Attention to detail is crucial since small errors can affect employee satisfaction and legal compliance. Additionally, Payroll Assistants must collaborate closely with HR and finance departments to verify timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records, making strong communication skills essential.
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Infographic showing various Payroll Assistant job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,944 per year, or $24 per hour.

Full-Time Assistant Manager

BoxLunch & Hot Topic

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

$22 - $26.40/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Hot Topic rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

At Hot Topic, we're passionate about a few things: music, pop culture, and creating the most amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees.
We're on the search for a Full-Time Assistant Manager that will help lead the loudest store in the mall. You'll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives with regard to hitting sales targets, recruiting, and development. You're Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker rolled into one; you can handle anything that comes your way while driving sales and building lifelong relationships with our customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and/or comp sales goals. It's not all about the Benjamins, but then it kind of is
  • Help recruit, develop, and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you
  • You're the store's #1 fan - you'll create buzz and customer engagement through promotion of new products, use social media platforms, and additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup
  • Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; you'll bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer-first selling practices
  • Keep watch (like the Night's Watch) on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules
  • Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on trends & customer feedback
  • Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets
  • You'll merchandise the store in a compelling way, leveraging planograms as a guide, while launching all promos on time. In short, you'll deliver the goods!
  • Every Frodo needs a Fellowship! In partnership with your Store Manager, you'll develop your team of loyal associates that are high-performing and customer-focused

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience. If you love music and pop culture, you're in the right place!
  • You've led teams to success and want to experience more of it. You'll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising), and be a developer of your peeps
  • You have Avenger-like skills: communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and a drive to develop your peeps
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent. If you have a degree, even better
  • Roll with the punches. Retail is a fast-changing industry and you like catching curveballs thrown your way
  • The usual retail stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of awesome merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds

$22 - $26.40 an hour
Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual's education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

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About BoxLunch & Hot Topic

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BoxLunch & Hot Topic is a retail company located in the City of Industry, California. Operating within the clothing and pop culture licensed merchandise industry, their product portfolio includes apparel, accessories, collectibles, home goods, and gift items. BoxLunch and Hot Topic are known for their focus on pop culture and music-oriented fashion and lifestyle products, targeting a customer base that primarily includes teens and young adults. Hot Topic was founded in 1988, with the creation of BoxLunch following later in 2015. Their core value is to connect with their customers on a shared love of pop culture while giving back to those in need. BoxLunch has a philanthropic partnership with Feeding America, with every $10 spent by customers translating to a donated meal. Hot Topic, on the other hand, focuses on social responsibility and environmental sustainability through various initiatives.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores and retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

City of Industry, CA, US

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