Certified Payroll Specialist

Our client, a construction company, is seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in prevailing wage and certified payroll processing. This contract assignment will support payroll operations for active projects and help ensure compliance with applicable labor requirements. Based on general knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for construction employees, including union and non-union populations, as applicable. Based on general knowledge.
• Prepare, review and submit certified payroll reports accurately and on time. Based on general knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements, wage determinations and labor classifications. Based on general knowledge.
• Audit timekeeping records, pay rates and job classifications for accuracy. Based on general knowledge.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for audits and reporting. Based on general knowledge.
• Partner with project managers, HR and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and confirm project allocations. Based on general knowledge.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, deductions, garnishments and related reporting as needed. Based on general knowledge.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably within the construction industry. Based on general knowledge.
• Direct experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll required. Based on general knowledge.
• Knowledge of public works compliance, labor classifications and wage determinations. Based on general knowledge.
• Experience with union payroll is a plus. Based on general knowledge.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel. Based on general knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines. Based on general knowledge.

Compensation

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