Certified Payroll Specialist - Public Works Prevailing Wage

Ledgent; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to process payroll and manage certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage and public works projects. The role requires handling union and non-union payroll, ensuring compliance with California labor laws (DIR, Davis-Bacon), and maintaining accurate records.

You will collaborate with HR, Accounting, and project teams to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of certified payroll and prevailing wage experience.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws and public works compliance.
• Experience with union payroll preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Foundation, Viewpoint, UKG, or similar software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with California prevailing wage requirements.
• Review timecards, labor classifications, prevailing wage determinations, and fringe benefit calculations.
• Ensure compliance with California labor laws, DIR requirements, Davis-Bacon regulations, and public works reporting standards.
• Process union payroll, including dues, benefits, and collective bargaining agreement requirements.
• Reconcile payroll records and assist with month-end reporting.
• Maintain employee payroll files and records.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audits, labor compliance reviews, and workers' compensation reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and Project Management teams to ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

CPP certification

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Foundation

Viewpoint

UKG

Job description

Ledgent in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to process payroll and manage certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage and public works projects. The role requires handling union and non-union payroll, ensuring compliance with California labor laws (DIR, Davis-Bacon), and maintaining accurate records.

You will collaborate with HR, Accounting, and project teams to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.