Certified Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in San Diego, California. This onsite position supports accurate and compliant payroll operations for a large employee population and is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, offering the chance to contribute to a growing team while building long-term career potential.
Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a high-volume workforce with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Administer payroll across multiple states, ensuring proper application of wage laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in accordance with project and contractual requirements.
• Manage prevailing wage payroll calculations and verify that employee pay aligns with applicable labor standards.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, review transactions, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Audit payroll data, deductions, earnings, and tax withholdings to identify issues and support accurate payroll close.
• Partner with accounting and internal stakeholders to reconcile payroll information and support construction-related payroll reporting.
• Help transition payroll activity into the onsite office environment by coordinating processes and maintaining continuity of service.• At least 3 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle processing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience handling multi-state payroll for a large employee population of 500 or more.
• Strong working knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a payroll capacity.
• Familiarity with payroll practices within construction, contractor, or similarly regulated industries.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, tax withholding, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in San Diego, California.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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