Payroll Specialist

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.

California

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

RoadSafe Traffic Systems is seeking a Payroll Specialist in California to support our branches with accurate payroll processing and timekeeping in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes CA wage and hour compliance, sick leave handling, and certified payroll reporting for relevant projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Paycor, TCR, or TradeSeal.

Qualifications

3–5 years of payroll experience with California-specific requirements.
Strong knowledge of CA wage and hour regulations and reporting.
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
Experience with payroll systems (Paycor, TCR, TradeSeal) preferred.

Responsibilities

Process payroll and timekeeping data accurately and timely.
Ensure CA compliance including wage/hour and reporting obligations.
Prepare certified payroll reports for applicable projects.
Utilize Excel and payroll systems to analyze and reconcile data.
Prioritize tasks, communicate deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

California payroll

Excel skills

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Paycor

TCR

TradeSeal

Job description

At Roadsafe Traffic Systems, we ensure road safety and efficiency through top-quality traffic management. We seek motivated individuals passionate about creating safer road environments. Join us to play a key role in maintaining traffic flow during construction, maintenance, and events. We offer training, career growth, and a supportive work environment. Whether you're new or experienced, explore our opportunities and start an exciting career with us!

Explore All Jobs

FAQs

If you're considering a career at Roadsafe and have questions about our roles or the application process, we're here to help! For quick answers, feel free to click the FAQ button for common inquiries. If you need more personalized assistance, our chatbot is available to answer any questions you may have, helping you get the information you need to take the next step in joining our team.

Search FAQs

Where You Belong

Working at RoadSafe Traffic Systems has been incredibly rewarding. The supportive culture and camaraderie among colleagues make it a great environment where everyone feels valued. RoadSafe’s commitment to safety and innovation in traffic management sets us apart, actively contributing to safer roads and better infrastructure. Visiting job sites and connecting with employees to address their needs has been fulfilling, helping improve morale and job satisfaction. Overall, RoadSafe is more than a workplace—it’s a community focused on safety, support, and growth, and I’m proud to be part of it!

I have been a part of the RoadSafe team for over a year now, in two different roles. During my time here, I have worked with amazing individuals in not only the HR team, but also the operations team in my local area. Being able to work in each department, I have come to recognize how the organization runs together and how even in different departments, team members have your back! RoadSafe goes the extra length to ensure that safety is a priority, but also that their team is being taken care of. When transitioning to a new role, I received so much support and have had the opportunity to learn many new facets of the industry. I appreciate that RoadSafe has provided me with an opportunity to grow and learn in my career. I hope to continue working with the team over many years as I continue to build my career and pursue my goals. Thank you, RoadSafe!

As a relatively new employee to RoadSafe Traffic systems, and as someone who has never worked in the construction industry, I was immediately drawn to the opportunity for learning and growth that my position with RoadSafe would afford me. Since being with the company, I have been given multiple projects to help improve communication and strengthen friendships among team members. I also know that my desire to learn and improve my workplace is heard by my Branch and Operations Managers as they are continuously looking for more ways to help me grow. Since being a member of the RoadSafe team, I have been impressed with the emphasis on safety within the company. Safety Moments start each meeting, Pre and Post checks keep vehicles in top working order and wearing PPE is mandated to keep each employee safe and ensures we all go home to our families at the end of the day. I am excited to be part of the RoadSafe team.

Lisa Bobleter, Admin. Coordinator. Utah

Explore All Jobs

Let's d |

Position:Payroll Specialist

Location: Sutter, CA

Job Id:5121

# of Openings:1

Title: Payroll Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

About the Organization

RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States. RoadSafe serves customers in all 48 contiguous states through its network of more than 60 branch locations. At RoadSafe, we offer competitive pay, growth potential, and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans for those who qualify. We recognize and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist supports RoadSafe’s California branches by ensuring the timely review, preparation, accuracy, and compliance of payroll and timekeeping data. This position requires a strong understanding of California payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, meal and rest break compliance, certified payroll requirements, and California state reporting obligations. The ideal candidate will possess intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong technical proficiency, exceptional organizational abilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Payroll Specialist serves as a primary local payroll resource for California field and office employees, partnering closely with branch operations, regional finance leadership, and the centralized payroll team to resolve payroll discrepancies, support compliant payroll processing, and ensure timely submission of accurate payroll information. Success in this role requires the ability to work efficiently across multiple computer monitors, manage high volumes of emails and payroll-related requests, prioritize tasks based on urgency and established deadlines, and communicate effectively using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and other business applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Processing and Timekeeping

Review, collect, and approve employee time across approved timekeeping systems, including TCR, TradeSeal, Paycor, or other company-designated platforms.
Review time entries for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and timely submission by established payroll deadlines.
Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies, including missing punches, overtime, double time, leave entries, incorrect job or project coding, and employee movement between projects or entities.
Prepare and submit payroll corrections in accordance with company procedures, including coordination related to payroll overpayments when necessary.
Support weekly payroll preparation, reconciliation, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Coordinate with branch management and centralized payroll teams to resolve outstanding payroll issues before processing deadlines.

California Payroll Compliance and Reporting

Apply working knowledge of California payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and applicable state-specific payroll requirements.
Review timekeeping records for California meal and rest break compliance, including identifying missed, late, or interrupted breaks and potential premium pay obligations.
Support California-specific payroll processes, including final pay coordination, sick leave tracking, Wage Theft Prevention Act requirements, blended overtime rate considerations, and hourly employee attestation requirements.
Assist with the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of California state payroll reports and required documentation.
Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
Identify potential payroll compliance concerns and escalate complex issues to the appropriate payroll, HR, or compliance personnel.

Certified Payroll and Project Reporting

Prepare, review, and reconcile certified payroll reports for applicable public works and prevailing wage projects.
Maintain an understanding of certified payroll requirements, prevailing wage classifications, labor rates, and required reporting documentation.
Coordinate with operations, finance, and payroll teams to validate employee classifications, hours worked, and project-specific payroll information.
Support timely submission of certified payroll documentation and respond to reporting discrepancies or requests for clarification.
Assist with California-specific public works payroll reporting and applicable state reporting requirements.

Excel, Systems, and Technical Proficiency

Utilize intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills to organize, analyze, reconcile, and report payroll and timekeeping data.
Demonstrate proficiency in copying, pasting, moving, and organizing data across cells, columns, worksheets, and workbooks.
Create and maintain spreadsheets using formulas and functions such as SUM, IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, and lookup functions.
Create, modify, and interpret PivotTables to summarize payroll data, identify discrepancies, and support reporting requirements.
Perform data sorting, filtering, formatting, and reconciliation to support payroll accuracy and operational reporting.
Work efficiently across two to three computer monitors simultaneously while navigating payroll systems, spreadsheets, emails, and supporting documentation.
Utilize Microsoft Outlook to organize and prioritize incoming requests, manage deadlines, coordinate follow-up activities, and maintain effective communication.
Use Microsoft Teams to collaborate with branch leadership, payroll teams, finance partners, and other internal stakeholders.
Navigate multiple business applications simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail.

Organization, Prioritization, and Communication

Independently prioritize daily responsibilities based on payroll deadlines, operational urgency, incoming emails, and business needs.
Manage a high volume of payroll-related emails, requests, and inquiries while ensuring timely responses and resolution.
Demonstrate the ability to shift priorities when urgent payroll matters arise without compromising established deadlines.
Communicate payroll deadlines, requirements, and expectations to field operations, branch leadership, regional finance partners, and centralized payroll teams.
Serve as a local payroll point of contact for California branches, responding to employee and manager questions related to pay, timekeeping, payroll deadlines, system access, pay statements, and year-end tax documents.
Support planning and communication for holiday payroll schedules and other non-standard payroll periods.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information by following established controls, data governance practices, and company policies.
Support payroll-related projects, process improvements, business continuity needs, and other duties as assigned.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Consistently reviews payroll information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates strong Excel capabilities and the ability to efficiently navigate multiple software platforms and computer monitors.
Time Management and Prioritization: Effectively manages competing deadlines, high-volume email communications, and time-sensitive payroll requests.
California Payroll Knowledge: Applies an understanding of California wage and hour laws, meal and rest break requirements, and state payroll reporting obligations.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Identifies discrepancies, researches root causes, and implements appropriate solutions.
Communication and Collaboration: Maintains professional, responsive communication with employees, managers, finance partners, and payroll teams.
Confidentiality and Accountability: Handles sensitive payroll information with discretion while demonstrating ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Adaptability: Maintains productivity and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple simultaneous tasks.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll experience, including hands-on experience supporting California-specific payroll requirements.
Strong working knowledge of California payroll laws and wage and hour regulations, including overtime, double time, meal and rest break premiums, final pay, sick leave, and timekeeping compliance.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling certified payroll reports, preferably within construction, public works, or prevailing wage environments.
Knowledge of California state payroll reporting requirements and related compliance documentation.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required, including formulas, data manipulation, sorting, filtering, lookups, and PivotTables.
Demonstrated ability to copy, paste, organize, and manipulate data across multiple cells, columns, worksheets, and workbooks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
Ability to work efficiently using two to three computer monitors simultaneously while navigating multiple systems and applications.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing assignments, payroll deadlines, and high-volume email communications.
Experience reviewing employee time, resolving payroll discrepancies, and supporting payroll preparation for hourly employees.
Experience with construction payroll practices, job costing, project-based labor allocation, or industry-specific payroll systems strongly preferred.
Experience with payroll or timekeeping systems such as Paycor, TCR, TradeSeal, or similar platforms preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accuracy under strict deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent payroll experience may be considered.