Construction Payroll Specialist – Union & Certified Payroll

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meruelo Enterprises, located in Downey, CA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to timely process company payroll and ensure compliance with governmental and union regulations.

Key responsibilities include entering time and equipment data, reconciling payroll entries, preparing manual checks, and submitting certified payroll. The role requires 5+ years in payroll, with experience in the construction sector and union reporting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience processing payroll.
• Must have experience preparing union payroll reports and/or certified payroll reports.
• Must have payroll experience working in the construction industry.
• A working knowledge of all federal, state and local tax filings is preferred.
• A working knowledge of all federal, state and local payroll regulations is preferred.
• A working knowledge of processing union payroll and compliance matters is preferred.
• A working knowledge or certified payroll and labor compliance is preferred.
• General knowledge of the various disciplines and procedures utilized by the Construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters timesheet and equipment information into the Company’s payroll system.
• Reviews timesheet information for inconsistent or conflicting information. Follows up with Supervisors for resolution.
• Reconciles payroll entries, corrections and transfers of labor and equipment when necessary.
• Ensures all required paperwork is received on a timely manner.
• Prepares manual checks as needed.
• Responds to inquiries from various governmental agencies
• Prepares and submits certified payroll in compliance with contracts
• Prints and files various reports
• Respond to employee issues related to payroll matters
• Assists department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for all company employees.
• Prepare monthly union reports
• Other necessary and required duties as assigned.

Skills

Union payroll reporting

Certified payroll

Construction payroll

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll system

Payroll software

Job description

Meruelo Enterprises, located in Downey, CA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to timely process company payroll and ensure compliance with governmental and union regulations.

Key responsibilities include entering time and equipment data, reconciling payroll entries, preparing manual checks, and submitting certified payroll. The role requires 5+ years in payroll, with experience in the construction sector and union reporting.