Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in Santa Rosa, California. This role works closely with the payroll team to help ensure accurate employee pay, maintain payroll records, and address discrepancies in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, understands union payroll practices, and can manage multiple deadlines while contributing to a cooperative team environment.Responsibilities:• Support weekly payroll processing by reviewing time records, preparing payroll data, and helping finalize pay runs with a high degree of accuracy.• Examine timecard and change reports, identify inconsistencies, and confirm information is correct before entering or uploading it into payroll systems.• Assist with certified payroll activities and help maintain compliance with union agreements and payroll-related regulations.• Process electronic wage payments and help ensure transactions are completed on schedule.• Partner with field supervisors and internal team members to investigate payroll questions and resolve timekeeping or pay discrepancies promptly.• Provide backup coverage for essential payroll tasks, including union reporting and other time-sensitive payroll functions.• Maintain organized payroll documentation and records to support audits, reporting needs, and internal controls.• Contribute to process improvement efforts by assisting payroll leadership with initiatives that increase efficiency and accuracy.