Payroll Specialist

Certified Payroll Specialist

Location: Greater Sacramento area (onsite)

We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify a Certified Payroll Specialist to support construction projects with prevailing wage requirements. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process certified payroll reports in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Audit and verify payroll data, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in alignment with internal policies
• Collaborate with project management and HR teams to gather required payroll information

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience
• Proven experience processing certified payroll within the construction industry
• Hands-on experience with prevailing wage requirements
• LCP Tracker experience required
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Experience with Viewpoint (Vista) is a plus
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance