Certified Payroll Specialist

LHH; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist for a Sacramento, CA project site. This 100% in-office role focuses on accurate and timely payroll processing for construction projects, including weekly and monthly certified payroll and labor compliance reporting.

Responsibilities include verifying payroll data, maintaining employee records, coordinating with project managers and HR, and responding to employee payroll inquiries.

Qualifications

• 5 years of payroll experience in the construction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Experience with labor compliance reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process certified payroll reports in compliance with regulations.
• Verify and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Coordinate with project managers and HR to gather payroll information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

Labor compliance reporting

Data verification

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

LCP Tracker

DIR uploads

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is looking for a Certified Payroll Specialist for one of our customers located in Sacramento (Natomas), California. This position is 100% in-office! The role will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our construction projects while adhering to all relevant regulations. The position will be responsible for performing weekly and monthly Certified Payroll/Labor Compliance reporting, approve and track subcontractor submissions for projects, and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly federal and state taxes for joint venture payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Verify and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers and HR to gather necessary payroll information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a payroll professional in the construction industry
• Experience with Labor Compliance Reporting and Prevailing Wage
• Software experience with Vista Viewpoint, LCP Tracker & DIR upload experience preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook & Excel)
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and reporting requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Experience: 5 years of Payroll experience with expertise in the construction industry
Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Pay Details: $30.00 to $33.00 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

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