Payroll Specialist

A leading construction company in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temporary-to-full-time opportunity. This on-site position offers full-time hours and the potential for long-term employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Process weekly payroll for union and non-union construction employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established labor contracts.

Review, balance, and post union payroll timecards for multiple plants and construction projects; audit for accuracy and completeness.

Manually enter and verify timecard data in in one system; upload balanced time data into company payroll software.

Ensure compliance with all union contract rules, including differing pay rates, overtime/undertime, lunch penalties, and other contractual-specific terms.

Issue, reconcile, and track corporate checks for payroll and wage-related liabilities.

Stay current with union requirements and labor compliance standards.

Collaborate with HR, project managers, and accounting to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in processing union payroll within the construction industry.

Ability to strictly interpret and apply various union contract terms, including complex pay calculations and time code compliance.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Availability to work full-time, on-site in Modesto, CA.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with manual timecard processes and balancing/upload workflows.

Previous experience supporting multi-site or multi-plant construction payroll operations.

For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.