Payroll Specialist: Prevailing Wage & Compliance

o2 Employment Services; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

401k benefits

Generous vacation accrual

Sick leave pay

Job summary

A staffing agency in California is looking for a highly organized Payroll Specialist with prevailing wage experience. This full-time role involves processing payroll, researching prevailing wage rates, and preparing certified reports. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and customer service skills, familiarity with California tax laws, and proficiency in Word and Excel. This position offers competitive benefits and a structured work schedule, requiring self-motivation and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience running payroll and familiarity with California and Federal tax laws.
• Experience preparing certified payroll and prevailing wage is preferred.
• Will consider candidates with accounting experience.
• Ability to communicate and take detailed notes.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, calculate timecards, and import hours into the software.
• Research prevailing wage rates.
• Prepare certified prevailing wage reports for clients.
• Update employee payroll records in the software.
• Answer clients and employees' payroll questions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A staffing agency in California is looking for a highly organized Payroll Specialist with prevailing wage experience. This full-time role involves processing payroll, researching prevailing wage rates, and preparing certified reports. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and customer service skills, familiarity with California tax laws, and proficiency in Word and Excel. This position offers competitive benefits and a structured work schedule, requiring self-motivation and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.