Construction Certified Payroll Specialist

Star Staffing; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Staffing in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Construction Certified Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll and ensure compliance with state and federal certified payroll requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll reporting (eCPRs), and Davis-Bacon compliance, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in payroll software and Excel.

This full-time role requires meeting weekly deadlines and coordinating with project managers and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements.
• Knowledge of California DIR reporting and public works regulations.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon requirements is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet weekly payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for construction employees.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (eCPRs).
• Ensure compliance with California prevailing wage and DIR requirements.
• Review employee timecards, classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee documentation.
• Assist with Davis-Bacon and public works payroll compliance.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Coordinate with project managers, accounting, and field personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Communication

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS/Payroll system

Job description

Construction Certified Payroll Specialist

Location: Sacramento, CA

Pay Range: $28-$35 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Construction Certified Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll processing and ensure compliance with state and federal certified payroll requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for construction employees.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (eCPRs).
• Ensure compliance with California prevailing wage and DIR requirements.
• Review employee timecards, classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee documentation.
• Assist with Davis-Bacon and public works payroll compliance.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Coordinate with project managers, accounting, and field personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements.
• Knowledge of California DIR reporting and public works regulations.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon requirements is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet weekly payroll deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant payroll certification.
• Experience with union payroll and fringe benefit calculations.
• Experience supporting multiple construction projects.