Description

Our client, a well-established and growing company in the construction sector, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join their team in La Jolla, CA. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-impact industry, with a focus on payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The Payroll Specialist will oversee the full-cycle payroll process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the timely and accurate disbursement of employee wages, benefits, and tax filings.

Responsibilities:

Process and manage bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, across field and office teams.

Calculate wages, benefits, garnishments, deductions, and overtime in accordance with company policies and labor laws.

Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and ensure full compliance with prevailing wage regulations for government-funded projects (if applicable).

Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, ensuring they are aligned with company operations and state/federal guidelines.

Coordinate with job site supervisors to approve and process employee timecards.

Handle inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and tax deductions, providing exceptional support to employees.

Reconcile payroll transactions and make sure all data is accurately reflected in general ledger entries.

Partner with HR and Finance teams to support audits, benefits disbursement, and compliance efforts.

Requirements

2-4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably within the construction, manufacturing, or related industries.

Familiarity with certified payroll reporting, union payroll, or prevailing wage compliance is strongly preferred.

Proficiency with payroll software (experience with Paychex, ADP, or similar systems required).

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax compliance and labor laws (California-specific experience is a plus).

Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (highly preferred, but not required).

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