Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a union workforce in Riverside, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on accurate payroll processing, certified payroll compliance, and prevailing wage reporting for approximately 80 employees. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with union payroll environments and can manage detailed payroll records, deductions, and reporting requirements with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 80 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Administer payroll activities for union employees, including pay rules tied to union classifications and group levels.
• Review timekeeping data transmitted from the workforce application into the payroll system and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Apply prevailing wage requirements and confirm payroll records align with job classifications, rates, and compliance standards.
• Maintain payroll-related data such as cost codes, employee earnings details, and union group assignments within designated systems.
• Manage monthly union dues deductions from the first payroll cycle of each month and verify proper withholding.
• Generate payroll and labor reporting to support internal tracking and project documentation needs.
• Use employer web-based payroll tools and related tracking platforms to enter, review, and validate payroll information.