Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

A Payroll Specialist is needed for a contract/temporary assignment in Escondido, CA, supporting payroll compliance within the construction industry. This approximately 6-week role will focus on subcontractor compliance reviews, with a primary emphasis on reviewing certified payroll for accuracy and adherence to state and federal requirements.

This is a strong opportunity for a payroll professional with construction industry experience who understands certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and compliance documentation. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable stepping into a focused assignment where accuracy and regulatory knowledge are critical.

Key Responsibilities

- Review certified payroll records to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
- Support subcontractor compliance reviews for residential and commercial construction projects.
- Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or potential compliance concerns in payroll submissions.
- Communicate findings clearly and professionally to internal teams as needed.
- Maintain organized records and documentation related to certified payroll and compliance review activities.
- Assist with payroll-related compliance tasks during a leave-of-absence coverage period.

Compensation and Benefits

- $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.
- Contract/temporary assignment expected to last approximately 6 weeks.
- Location: Escondido, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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