Payroll Specialist

LHH; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking an experienced in-house Payroll Professional to join their team in Roseville, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years of payroll experience, particularly within the construction or contracting industry. Responsibilities include processing payroll for 250+ employees, managing certified payroll reporting, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in tools like Sage 300 are necessary. This position offers an opportunity for remote work.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in construction or contracting.
• Proficient in certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.
• Ability to manage high-volume payroll and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Manage certified payroll reporting in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and project managers on discrepancies.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll processing

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Are you someone with strong full-cycle payroll experience from the construction industry looking to join a wonderful team with an opportunity to work from home? Do you have experience processing payroll for 250+ employees? We are looking for an in-house payroll professional for a wonderful new job in Roseville, CA. The ideal candidate will have construction industry experience and be able to do in-house payroll. If you are interested in more details about this wonderful new job opportunity please apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Manage certified payroll reporting in compliance with prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and other governing regulations.
• Validate timecards, job costing codes, deductions, and wage tables.
• Maintain employee payroll records, benefits deductions, garnishments, and multi-state tax requirements.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management, auditors, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with HR, project managers, and field supervisors on payroll discrepancies.
• Participate in internal and external payroll compliance audits.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience, preferably within a construction, trades, or general contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union agreements.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 is a plus
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume payroll and strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

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If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!