Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Join a well-established construction organization as a Payroll Specialist, where accuracy and compliance keep every project on track. This is a chance to put your payroll expertise to work in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment with a clear path to a permanent role for the right candidate. If you know construction payroll, union reporting, and certified payroll requirements inside and out, this role offers the opportunity to be a trusted, essential part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Enter timesheet and equipment data into the company payroll system
• Review timesheets for inconsistencies and follow up with supervisors to resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile payroll entries, corrections, and labor/equipment transfers
• Prepare and submit certified payroll in compliance with contract requirements
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and government agencies

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 5+ years of payroll processing experience, including union and/or certified payroll reporting
• Payroll experience within the construction industry

Preferred

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax filings
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Experience with union payroll compliance matters
• Familiarity with certified payroll and labor compliance requirements

Why Join Us

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for a permanent position based on performance
• Consistent, stable schedule — Monday through Friday
• Put specialized construction payroll expertise to work in a role where it's valued
• Recruiter support throughout your assignment

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions' Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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