Payroll Specialist
Sacramento, CA Direct-Hire $28.00 - $32.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

  • KNOWLEDGEABLE: High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience in payroll required; union reporting experience a plus but not required
  • TECHNICAL: Advanced MS Office and excel skills, including Vlookup and Pivot tables; experience with construction software ERP preferred
  • ORGANIZED: Able to prioritize and follow up to manage projects and deadlines
  • A COMMUNICATOR: Effectively communicate verbally and written to varied levels of audiences; comfortable asking questions and providing input and explanation

What you'll do:

  • CRUNCH THE NUMBERS: Process weekly payroll for both union and non-union employees, ensuring all calculations and details are correct; process payroll garnishments as needed
  • UNION REPORTS: Complete, document, and submit union reports monthly; assist with union audits as required; maintain union rates and fringes
  • DOCUMENT & PROCESS: Maintain and submit documents related to time-entry, Federal 941 and state payroll tax payments and returns, year-end payroll, and W2 preparation
  • ASSIST EMPLOYEES: Answer employee questions; complete employment verifications and unemployment claims; enter new employees and employee changes into payroll programs
  • BUILD RELATIONSHIPS: Build and maintain positive relationships with payroll and accounting teams, other office staff, and internal and external customers.

What we offer:

  • TOTAL REWARDS: Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision; life and disability insurance; paid time off; and 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional, challenging, engaging, and rewarding
  • TEAM: Play an integral role in a knowledgeable, high achieving, and experienced group of professionals
  • DEVELOPMENT: Opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills and further your career

PAY $28.50 to $32.68

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -112024-383591