Certified Payroll Specialist

LHH; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist in Pasadena, CA for a temporary-to-hire role in the construction industry. You will handle weekly certified payroll, subcontractor payroll documentation, and maintain detailed project records while supporting prime contractors and unions.

The position requires 2+ years of union payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and meticulous data entry. This role emphasizes accuracy, deadline management, and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of union payroll experience.
• Construction payroll experience preferred.
• Certified payroll experience preferred.
• 2+ years of data entry experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Accurate 10-key/data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly certified payroll, including uploading and distributing payroll reports.
• Process and distribute subcontractor certified payroll documentation.
• Maintain organized certified payroll files and records.
• Provide support to prime contractors and subcontractors regarding certified payroll matters.
• Monitor incoming contract information and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets with project and payroll details.
• Assist with certified payroll start-up paperwork for new projects.
• Assist with union reports and status letters.
• Support certified payroll reporting and distribution.
• Perform accurate data entry and general administrative duties.
• Assist the Certified Payroll Manager with additional payroll-related projects as needed.

Skills

Union payroll

Construction payroll

Certified payroll

Data entry

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Certified Payroll Specialist

Location: Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Temporary to Hire
Pay: $30.00–$37.00 per hour
Industry: Construction

LHH is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist for a construction firm located in Pasadena, CA. This temporary-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone with union payroll, certified payroll, or construction payroll experience who is comfortable with detailed reporting, project documentation, and high-volume data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly certified payroll, including uploading and distributing payroll reports
• Process and distribute subcontractor certified payroll documentation
• Maintain organized certified payroll files and records
• Provide support to prime contractors and subcontractors regarding certified payroll matters
• Monitor incoming contract information and maintain accurate project documentation
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets with project and payroll details
• Assist with certified payroll start-up paperwork for new projects
• Assist with union reports and status letters
• Support certified payroll reporting and distribution
• Perform accurate data entry and general administrative duties
• Assist the Certified Payroll Manager with additional payroll-related projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of union payroll experience
• Construction payroll experience preferred
• Certified payroll experience preferred
• 2+ years of data entry experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Accurate 10-key/data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate payroll documentation
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Pay Details: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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