Payroll Specialist; Construction Industry

Payroll Specialist (Construction Industry)

On-site | Corona, CA
Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their corporate office in Corona, CA
. This is a 100% in-office
, Monday–Friday role with a long-established, stable construction company. The position is open due to growth, we are actively seeking strong temp-to-hire candidates.

• Process weekly multi-state, in-house payroll in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Handle union and certified payroll
  , including prevailing wage compliance
• Manage garnishments, off-cycle payrolls, direct deposits, and PTO processing
• Assist with audits
  , GL reconciliations
  , and Certified Payroll reporting
• Coordinate payroll activity across multiple job sites
• Work closely with Accounting and HR teams
• Maintain confidentiality and data accuracy at all times

• 2+ years of in-house payroll experience (construction industry preferred)
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Familiarity with union payroll
  , certified payroll
  , and prevailing wage
• Knowledge of California payroll laws
  , including meal/break premiums
• Experience with Construction ERPs (ECMS, HCSS, Heavy Job, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Associate's Degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience