Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire (Direct Hire considered for exceptional candidates)
Pay Rate: $35-$46/hour
Schedule: Onsite
Start Date: ASAP

MUST HAVE ADP WFN TO BE CONSIDERED

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

Pay Details: $35.00 to $46.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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