Construction Payroll Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Construction Payroll Specialist for a full-time, direct-hire role in the Torrance, CA area. The ideal candidate will own the weekly payroll process, resolve complex timekeeping issues, and support employees across field, construction, and multi-location environments.

The candidate should have strong California payroll knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict weekly deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience handling weekly payroll for multi-location or field operations.
• Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws.
• Proficient with Excel and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for a multi-location employee population.
• Audit timekeeping records and correct discrepancies before payroll submission.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, wage adjustments, and timekeeping issues.
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and audit support.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping audits

Excel advanced

Payroll compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Foundation

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Payroll Specialist for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in the Gardena, CA area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys owning the weekly payroll process, resolving complex timekeeping issues, and supporting employees across field, construction, union, or multi-location environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization with a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and employee service. The Construction Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with Human Resources, operations, managers, and field teams.

The right candidate will bring strong California payroll knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strict weekly deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for a multi-location employee population.
• Review, audit, and reconcile electronic and paper timekeeping records before payroll submission.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, wage adjustments, payroll exceptions, and timekeeping issues.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and reporting for internal and external audit support.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, including California requirements.
• Respond to payroll questions from employees, managers, Human Resources, and operations teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $70,000 to $75,000 per year.
• Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire.
• Work Arrangement: On-Site.
• Location: Torrance, CA area.
• Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Process weekly payroll from start to finish for construction, field, multi-location, or high-volume employee groups.
• Audit timekeeping records, identify payroll discrepancies, and complete corrections before payroll submission.
• Partner with Human Resources and operations teams to maintain accurate employee, payroll, and timekeeping data.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audit preparation and compliance documentation.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience managing payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws.
• Familiarity with Foundation, HRIS platforms, or similar payroll systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet strict weekly payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support employees, managers, and internal business partners professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Experience processing payroll for field, union, or multi-location employees is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.