Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Torrance, California

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Construction Payroll Specialist for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in the Gardena, CA area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys owning the weekly payroll process, resolving complex timekeeping issues, and supporting employees across field, construction, union, or multi-location environments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization with a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and employee service. The Construction Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with Human Resources, operations, managers, and field teams. The right candidate will bring strong California payroll knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strict weekly deadlines. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for a multi-location employee population. Review, audit, and reconcile electronic and paper timekeeping records before payroll submission. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, wage adjustments, payroll exceptions, and timekeeping issues. Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and reporting for internal and external audit support. Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, including California requirements. Respond to payroll questions from employees, managers, Human Resources, and operations teams.

Compensation and Benefits Compensation:

$70,000 to $75,000 per year.

Job Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire.

Work Arrangement:

On-Site.

Location:

Torrance, CA area. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #1017