Payroll Specialist – Construction Job in Escondido, CA

Keep Payroll Moving for a Busy Construction Workforce

A well-established construction company is adding a Payroll Specialist to support a large hourly and field-based workforce. This position is ideal for someone who understands that construction payroll requires accuracy, strong follow-through, and attention to compliance.

You'll work closely with HR, Project Managers, and field employees to ensure time is captured correctly and payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Review timecards, overtime, PTO, and employee adjustments
• Verify job and project coding for labor hours
• Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions
• Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
• Maintain payroll records and employee documentation
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay and deductions
• Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist Accounting with payroll journal entries