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We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll accuracy, experience with certified reporting, and the ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with applicable payroll regulations and documentation requirements.
Job Responsibility
Administer regular payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity across each pay cycle
Maintain employee payroll records and update information related to new employees, separations, pay adjustments, and other status changes
Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll documentation through designated reporting platforms and customer-specific systems
Review payroll activity for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements, including certified payroll standards
Coordinate paperwork and supporting documentation needed to establish payroll compliance for newly awarded jobs or projects
Generate weekly certified payroll reports and distribute them to the appropriate internal or external stakeholders
Handle off-cycle payments, including missed-time checks and other special payroll requests, as business needs arise
Support payroll reporting and reconciliation activities by using payroll and accounting data to verify completeness and accuracy
Requirements
2 to 4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a detail-oriented business environment
Demonstrated experience preparing and managing certified payroll reports is required
Working knowledge of construction-related payroll practices, including union payroll considerations and certified payroll obligations
Experience with full-cycle payroll, including processing for large employee populations and multi-state payroll environments
Familiarity with payroll systems such as Penta Software or the ability to learn new payroll platforms quickly
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for payroll tracking, reporting, and documentation
Understanding of foundational accounting principles related to payroll processing and reconciliations
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance