Certified Payroll Specialist

LHH; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Jurupa Valley is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to join our team onsite. The role focuses on processing and reviewing certified payroll reports, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll documentation for construction projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on certified payroll experience, strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience processing certified payroll is required.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws, DIR, and Davis‑Bacon.
• Familiarity with LCPtracker, eCPR, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of payroll calculations, overtime, fringe benefits, and classifications.
• Strong Excel, data entry, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet weekly payroll and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit weekly certified payroll reports in accordance with prevailing wage requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations, including DIR and Davis‑Bacon requirements.
• Review employee timecards, hours worked, job classifications, and applicable wage rates.
• Verify fringe benefits, overtime calculations, deductions, and payroll classifications for accuracy.
• Submit certified payroll reports through online portals, including LCPtracker, eCPR, or similar systems.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee documentation, and supporting compliance records.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, missing information, and reporting errors.
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, and accounting to obtain necessary payroll information.
• Assist with payroll audits and respond to requests for supporting documentation.

Skills

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage regulations

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

LCPtracker

eCPR

Payroll software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to join our team in Jurupa Valley. This position will be responsible for processing and reviewing certified payroll reports, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll documentation for construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with certified payroll, a strong understanding of prevailing wage regulations, and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit weekly certified payroll reports in accordance with prevailing wage requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations, including DIR and Davis‑Bacon requirements.
• Review employee timecards, hours worked, job classifications, and applicable wage rates.
• Verify fringe benefits, overtime calculations, deductions, and payroll classifications for accuracy.
• Submit certified payroll reports through online portals, including LCPtracker, eCPR, or similar systems.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee documentation, and supporting compliance records.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, missing information, and reporting errors.
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, and accounting to obtain necessary payroll information.
• Assist with payroll audits and respond to requests for supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing certified payroll is required.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws, DIR, and Davis‑Bacon regulations.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting systems such as LCPtracker, eCPR, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of payroll calculations, overtime, fringe benefits, and employee classifications.
• Strong Excel, data entry, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet weekly payroll and reporting deadlines.

Compensation & Work Schedule

• Pay: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers