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Payroll Manager

  • Company: Robert Half
  • Location: Poway, California
  • Salary: Pay not listed
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roberthalf.com
  • Founded 1948
  • Employees 11300
  • Ticker RHI
RHI 37.80 USD +7.11%
  • Revenue $5.38B
  • Net income $132.99M

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Federal funding recipient: largest known award $25K from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (started Sep 29, 2023) — via USAspending.gov

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9,025 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 967600CCA25SRUWWKF08, BE) — via GLEIF

2,355 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.

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PAYROLL MANAGER — Robert Half, Poway, California

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business.

Core Duties

  • Oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization
  • Guide payroll execution to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Strengthen compliance practices with regard to multi-state payroll and prevailing wage requirements
  • Build efficient processes that support the growing business

What You Bring

  • Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll operations
  • Strong understanding of prevailing wage requirements
  • Experience in guiding payroll execution and process improvement
  • A proven track record in compliance and efficiency within a complex organizational structure

Why Join Robert Half

At Robert Half, you will have the opportunity to work with a leading staffing firm that offers unparalleled resources and support. Our clients are seeking professionals who can make a significant impact on their business operations.

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California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the largest U.S. state by population and third-largest by

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000 — via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD

Cost of living in California: 10.7% above the national average — via BEA

Home prices in California (year over year): +1.8% — via FRED

Median household income in San Diego County: $102,285 — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in San Diego County: 26 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in San Diego County: Drove Alone (66%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in San Diego County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Recent seismic activity: 1 earthquake (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.7 near 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA. via USGS

Nearby green space: 7 parks within 1.5km — closest is Hilleary Park. via OpenStreetMap

Typical climate: average high 77°F / low 46°F year-round (summers around 88°F, winters around 37°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $2,459/mo · $3,001/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 156m (512 ft)

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Traits that fit this role

  • Leadership Orientation
  • Cautiousness
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability

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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET

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Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012 — via US Census ACS / Data USA

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Listing facts

  • Role Payroll Manager
  • Employer Robert Half
  • Location Poway, California
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 7, 2026
  • Apply by September 7, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (190 words)

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  • Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
  • Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
  • Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
  • Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
  • Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions.

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