Payroll Specialist – Construction

Keep Payroll Moving for a Busy Construction Workforce

A well-established construction company is adding a Payroll Specialist to support a large hourly and field-based workforce. This position is ideal for someone who understands that construction payroll requires accuracy, strong follow-through, and attention to compliance.

You'll work closely with HR, Project Managers, and field employees to ensure time is captured correctly and payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Review timecards, overtime, PTO, and employee adjustments
• Verify job and project coding for labor hours
• Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions
• Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
• Maintain payroll records and employee documentation
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay and deductions
• Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist Accounting with payroll journal entries

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Construction payroll experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of California wage and hour requirements
• Experience with certified payroll or prevailing wage is a plus
• ADP, Paylocity, UKG, or similar payroll system experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality

Compensation

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