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Certified Payroll Specialist

$30 - $34 per hour

LHH

Certified Payroll Specialist

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 600700 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

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