Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Pasadena, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire (Direct Hire considered for exceptional candidates)

Pay Rate: $38$46/hour

Schedule: Onsite

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Practitioner to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 200 employees. This role oversees both non-union and union payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. The ideal candidate is experienced in complex payroll environments, comfortable working independently, and able to support payroll-related questions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for all employees, including union and non-union populations
• Administer payroll using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, and compliance
• Review and validate timekeeping data from an external attendance system prior to payroll submission
• Manage union-related payroll requirements, including fringe benefits, deductions, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union labor agreements
• Handle payroll adjustments, off-cycle runs, and employee inquiries
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, reports, and documentation to support audits and internal reviews
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support continuous process improvements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience running payroll for a mid-sized organization (200+ employees)
• Hands-on experience with union payroll, preferably within a construction environment
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems
• Familiarity with timekeeping/attendance systems; construction-specific platforms a plus, not required
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, and union agreements
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

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