Payroll Specialist

Construction Firm - Certified Payroll Specialist Salary: $31 - $31 per hour A bit about us This established Central Valley organization supports construction and landscape companies by providing centralized services like accounting, HR, safety, and business development. It has grown from a small business into a large operation with multiple branches, hundreds of employees, and an emphasis on people, quality, and community impact. Why join us Stable Growth Environment People‑First Culture Impactful Support Work Career Advancement Strong Team Collaboration Job Details As a Permanent Certified Payroll Specialist in the Construction industry, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's operations. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and maintaining accurate payroll records. You will also be the main point of contact for any payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers. This role requires a high level of detail orientation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With your positive attitude, you will contribute to the overall success of our company. Responsibilities: Creating and submitting weekly payroll reports for government contracts Verifying that projects comply with labor laws and prevailing wage rates Gathering and confirming wage information Auditing subcontractor payroll and monitoring money transfers Processing any needed adjustments in compliance with state and federal labor regulations Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation, including sensitive employee and payroll information Tracking licenses, specifically CSLB and City/County Business Licenses Managing subcontracts and coordination Reviewing contracts with appropriate General Managers and communicating contract requirements Issuing Letters of Intent (LOI) and subcontracts Requesting documentation from subcontractors and coordinating the documentation, approval, and coding of invoices Processing Bonds and Performance Bonds Enrolling in Owner/Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP and CCIP) Filing prelims for each contract and providing preliminary information to subcontractors and suppliers Getting documents notarized Qualifications: Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a similar role Experience in the construction industry is preferred Must have a strong understanding of state and federal labor laws Knowledge of prevailing wage rates is essential Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a team Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently Must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic Experience with processing bonds and enrolling in insurance programs is preferred Must have experience with tracking licenses and managing subcontracts Experience with auditing and adjusting payroll is required Must be comfortable handling sensitive employee and payroll information Notary certification is a plus. Jobot 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, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr