Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction industry team in Modesto, California on a contract basis for a temporary leave. This position is responsible for managing weekly payroll with accuracy and consistency while supporting compliance requirements tied to certified payroll and prevailing wage work. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate payroll records, reporting, and job-related system updates in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full weekly payroll process, including preparation of employee pay and direct deposit records with a high level of accuracy.
• Coordinate payroll payments and related supporting documentation for distribution to department leadership, as needed.
• Review and compile payroll inputs such as garnishments, paid time off, benefit deductions, and other required withholdings prior to payroll processing.
• Prepare payroll-related forms and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and compliance requirements.
• Generate weekly certified payroll reports and complete required electronic submissions for applicable projects.
• Support labor compliance efforts by maintaining accurate records and working within systems tied to prevailing wage and regulatory reporting.
• Enter, upload, and post hourly and monthly equipment usage data within internal ERP and workforce management systems to ensure project and cost information remains current.
• Set up jobs and phase structures within timekeeping and payroll platforms and maintain prevailing wage job records to support payroll processing and project tracking.

For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of payroll experience, preferably in a construction environment.

• Demonstrated ability to process full-cycle payroll

• Experience preparing certified payroll and handling prevailing wage payroll requirements.

• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, vacation tracking, and related payroll adjustments.

• Familiarity with ERP and workforce management system, including job setup and payroll-related data entry.

• Understanding of labor compliance documentation and reporting expectations.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage recurring deadlines in a Monday through Friday work schedule.

Compensation

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