Certified Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Specialist to join our client in Concord, California on a Contract basis. This role will focus on managing high-volume payroll activity, supporting certified payroll compliance for government-related work, and resolving outstanding payroll record issues. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, accuracy in complex environments, and the ability to help stabilize workloads during a critical cleanup period.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review certified payroll reporting for government-related projects, ensuring prevailing wage requirements and supporting documentation are completed correctly.
• Investigate duplicate payroll entries and other data discrepancies, then take corrective action to restore accurate records.
• Assist with clearing a backlog of payroll items by organizing priorities, reconciling outstanding issues, and meeting required deadlines.
• Work within ADP Workforce Now and related payroll applications to manage payroll transactions, validate employee data, and support reporting needs.
• Upload payroll and compliance information into designated systems, confirming records are complete and properly recorded for audit purposes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external contacts as needed to address payroll questions, resolve exceptions, and support smooth payroll operations.
• Contribute to payroll-related system update activities within Points North by helping maintain accurate certified payroll data and supporting operational continuity.
• Utilize software's like LCPTracker, Elations, DIR to track and submit certified payroll.
Please reach out to John Miller for immediate consideration.
• Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of certified payroll practices, including compliance requirements for government-funded or public works projects.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage regulations and their impact on payroll processing and reporting.
• Proficiency with LCP Tracker, Elations, or DIR highly preferred.
$32 - $39 per hour
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