Payroll Specialist / Compliance Manager

Payroll Specialist / Compliance Manager
Pay: $27.00–$32.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Work Location: In person – Temecula, CA 92590

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with a emphasis on certified payroll and labor compliance. This position supports payroll, labor compliance, estimating, and general office operations. Public works experience is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years payroll processing experience; familiarity with Paychex, ADP or Sage preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in labor compliance, certified payroll, and construction administration for public works
• Proven ability to audit subcontractor certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance
• Proven knowledge of California Prevailing Wage and Davis-Bacon requirements
• Experience with LCP Tracker and DIR reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• QuickBooks experience (a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently
• 2+ recent years in the general construction industry
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record
• Be able to pass a background check & drug screening

Duties and Responsibilities

General Office

• Data entry, filing, and phone support
• Set up and maintain new contract/job files

Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance

• Process and submit weekly certified payroll reports
• Maintain compliance reporting with required agencies
• Prepare and track DAS 140 and DAS 142 forms
• Track apprentice training fund contributions
• Track and audit subcontractor certified payrolls and required compliance documentation

Payroll & Human Resources

• Weekly payroll processing
• Set up new hires
• Handle changes, wage withholdings, and garnishments

Estimating Support

• Assist estimators with bid preparation
• Download and organize plans, specifications, and addenda
• Prepare bid books and maintain bid boards
• Track bid bonds

Preferred Qualifications

· Notary Public required within 6 months of hire; certification cost covered by employer after probationary period

Benefits

• 401(k) with Safe Harbor vesting after 5 years
• Sick Leave per CA Statues
• Health insurance
• Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO), details provided upon hire

Application Instructions

• Resumes and references must be submitted in PDF format only
• Applications without a resume will not be reviewed
• Word documents will not be opened

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person