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Certified Payroll Specialist

$30 - $34 per hour

LHH US

Job Title: Certified Payroll Specialist
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA (Fully Onsite)
Pay: $30-34/hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume, fast-paced environment within the construction industry. This role will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing with a strong focus on certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing
• Administer full-cycle, multi-state payroll for 600-700 employees
• Audit automated and manual timecards for accuracy prior to processing
• Calculate wages, tax withholdings, deductions, bonuses, and union fringes
• Process terminations, manual checks, and payroll adjustments as needed
• Export and import timecard data between timekeeping and payroll systems
• Review and enter labor allocations reported on timecards
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and discrepancies

Certified Payroll & Compliance
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of contractual and compliance-related payroll documentation
• Upload certified payroll and compliance documentation into project tracking systems
• Review initial job packets for prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
• Process and review subcontractor certified payroll documentation
• Maintain compliance with union and non-union payroll regulations
• Process monthly union fringe reports for payment

Reporting & Coordination
• Collaborate with internal teams including HR, accounting, and project management to ensure accurate payroll data
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as general contractors, subcontractors, unions, and government agencies
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support audits as needed
• Ensure confidentiality of employee and payroll information

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements
• Experience with union and non-union payroll environments
• Current knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws and payroll taxation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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