Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in a fast-paced Anaheim construction environment. You will collaborate with field and office teams to support onboarding, HR administrative tasks, and payroll compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with certified payroll, DIR reporting, and timecard auditing. You will maintain confidential records and generate compliance reports for management and agencies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with full-cycle payroll processing.
• 2+ years of experience with certified payroll.
• Experience with LCP Tracker and DIR reporting.
• Must have previous experience in construction or engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports at the federal, state, and local levels, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements and contract specifications.
• Audit automated and manual timecards, calculate wages, deductions, tax withholdings, and union fringe benefits to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with DIR regulations, union agreements, labor laws, and company policies while maintaining accurate documentation for audits and reporting requirements.
• Review, track, and approve subcontractor certified payroll reports, prevailing wage documentation, and related compliance records.
• Maintain organized and confidential payroll, personnel, and project records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, employment verifications, and personnel file maintenance.
• Assist with HR administrative functions such as employee record updates, benefits administration support, policy acknowledgments, and compliance tracking.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll, benefits, and HR-related inquiries, providing timely and professional support.
• Monitor and maintain labor compliance documentation, certifications, licenses, and required employee training records.
• Generate payroll, compliance, and workforce reports for management, government agencies, clients, and project teams as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting, field personnel, and external agencies to ensure payroll and HR processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in continuous process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, data accuracy, employee experience, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Certified payroll

DIR reporting

Construction industry experience

Tools

LCP Tracker

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employees and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment, collaborating with field and office teams, and playing a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. If you have a passion for accuracy, organization, and customer service, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with full-cycle payroll processing
• 2+ years of experience with certified payroll
• Prior experience with LCP Tracker and DIR reporting
• Must have previous experience in construction or engineering industry

Job Description

This role is centered around entering Certified Payroll reports using LCP Tracker. Prior knowledge of the software and navigation for documentation purposes is essential. The role may also involve ad-hoc duties based on reporting needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports at the federal, state, and local levels, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements and contract specifications.
• Audit automated and manual timecards, calculate wages, deductions, tax withholdings, and union fringe benefits to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with DIR regulations, union agreements, labor laws, and company policies while maintaining accurate documentation for audits and reporting requirements.
• Review, track, and approve subcontractor certified payroll reports, prevailing wage documentation, and related compliance records.
• Maintain organized and confidential payroll, personnel, and project records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, employment verifications, and personnel file maintenance.
• Assist with HR administrative functions such as employee record updates, benefits administration support, policy acknowledgments, and compliance tracking.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll, benefits, and HR-related inquiries, providing timely and professional support.
• Monitor and maintain labor compliance documentation, certifications, licenses, and required employee training records.
• Generate payroll, compliance, and workforce reports for management, government agencies, clients, and project teams as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting, field personnel, and external agencies to ensure payroll and HR processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in continuous process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, data accuracy, employee experience, and regulatory compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Anaheim, CA.

This is a Contract position based out of Anaheim, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.