Hybrid Payroll Specialist – Construction Focus & Growth

Ampacity; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Ampacity, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, compliant payroll for its growing team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will manage weekly cycles, garnishments, and respond to payroll inquiries.

This partially remote role requires 1-2 days onsite weekly at the Monterey Bay HQ, demanding precision, collaboration with HR and Accounting, and strict adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, with demonstrated experience managing accurate, deadline-driven payroll cycles.
• Experience with construction a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Windows; NetSuite and HeavyJob (HCSS) experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad variety of people throughout the organization and to communicate clearly and with a sense of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information.
• Self-starter who can prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet non-negotiable deadlines.
• Willingness to work onsite 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Calculate weekly per diem, travel and mileage allowance with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage weekly child support and court-ordered garnishment calculations, prepare payments, reconcile accounts monthly, and close out files upon completion.
• Process weekly vehicle allowances and employee payroll advances.
• Monitor unemployment claims for terminated employees and respond to state inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with prevailing wage audits and documentation.
• Investigate and respond to payroll-related tax notices and work with the payroll team to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Review quarterly tax reports and reconcile with supporting documentation.
• Assist with testing new payroll tax software as it comes online.
• Support and provide backup for other payroll team members.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with HR and Accounting to recommend payroll-related strategies and provide process improvements.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain SOPs and procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

NetSuite

HeavyJob (HCSS)

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

HeavyJob (HCSS)

Word

Windows

Job description

Ampacity, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, compliant payroll for its growing team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will manage weekly cycles, garnishments, and respond to payroll inquiries.

This partially remote role requires 1-2 days onsite weekly at the Monterey Bay HQ, demanding precision, collaboration with HR and Accounting, and strict adherence to deadlines.