Payroll Specialist

Job Description Job Description ** Company overview:** Lawson Mechanical Contractors, LLC is a leading Sacramento-based mechanical contractor with over 79 years of experience delivering projects across diverse sectors in California, with a growing operation in Nevada. We are signatory to the SMART Sheet Metal and UA Plumbers and Pipefitters unions. Our payroll team manages a multi-entity, multi-union, multi-state payroll environment covering both union and administrative construction employees. Position overview: As a Payroll Specialist, you will support and provide backup to the Payroll Manager in the accurate and timely processing of weekly union and non-union construction payrolls across Lawson’s multiple business entities in California and Nevada. You will conduct daily review and quality control over our payroll processes utilizing Trimble Spectrum and Traqspera. You will assist with weekly certified payroll processing and uploads to the DIR portal and LCPtracker. Core responsibilities: Perform daily payroll review and quality control checks Maintain current records demonstrating ongoing compliance with company policies and union agreements Apply union collective bargaining agreement provisions, California and Nevada labor law, and applicable wage determination requirements during weekly processing; **escalate** discrepancies to the Payroll Manager Administer child support and court-ordered wage garnishments Prepare weekly 401(k) deferral reconciliations for Payroll Manager review and process approved payments Process weekly payroll tax payments Prepare and submit Work Sharing plan (partial unemployment claim) filings through the EDD web service Respond to routine payroll inquiries from employees and project teams Prepare and submit union fringe benefit payment reports and certified payroll reports, including electronic California DIR submissions and Nevada public works certified payroll submissions Support multi-entity, multi-union, multi-state (CA/NV) weekly payroll processing for Lawson's workforce Qualifications and experience: Minimum two years of payroll experience Union, prevailing wage, or public works construction payroll experience strongly preferred Working knowledge of California and Nevada labor law, wage and hour requirements, and prevailing wage/certified payroll compliance Advanced proficiency in MS Excel Experience with Spectrum (Viewpoint) construction ERP strongly preferred Familiarity with general accounting principles and payroll tax regulations High level of discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential payroll data Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to build effective working relationships across project and field teams High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred Job schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Overtime may be required during weekly payroll processing and certified payroll reporting deadlines. Salary: Based on skills and experience. The starting pay range is $29 - $35 per hour. This position is non-exempt. Work location: In person at our Sacramento, CA office. Benefits package: Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance) 401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate 100% vesting Paid time off (holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave) Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care Employee recognition and rewards programs Lawson is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Company Description A full service commercial and industrial mechanical contractor with nearly 80 years of experience in the built environment. Company Description A full service commercial and industrial mechanical contractor with nearly 80 years of experience in the built environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr