Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a growing organization in California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll experience, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and can manage certified payroll requirements with a high degree of accuracy. The role will focus on end-to-end payroll administration, employee record updates, compliance reporting, and coordination of weekly payroll activities across multiple systems.Responsibilities:• Administer regular payroll cycles with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring employees are paid correctly and according to established schedules.• Maintain payroll records by entering, reviewing, and updating employee information while adhering to applicable wage and tax regulations.• Handle workforce status changes such as onboarding, separations, compensation updates, and role changes within payroll systems.• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll information through designated reporting platforms and customer compliance portals.• Organize and complete required compliance documentation for newly awarded jobs and ongoing project work.• Generate, review, and distribute weekly certified payroll reports to support internal and external reporting needs.• Process manual payments, missed-time corrections, and off-cycle payroll transactions when adjustments are required.• Support payroll activities in Penta and related systems, helping ensure consistent reporting and accurate data flow across platforms.