Certified Payroll Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Accounting
Payroll
Certified Payroll Specialist
Location: Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Temporary to Hire
Pay: $30.00–$37.00 per hour
Industry: Construction
LHH is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist for a construction firm located in Pasadena, CA. This temporary-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone with union payroll, certified payroll, or construction payroll experience who is comfortable with detailed reporting, project documentation, and high-volume data entry.
Responsibilities- Process weekly certified payroll, including uploading and distributing payroll reports
- Process and distribute subcontractor certified payroll documentation
- Maintain organized certified payroll files and records
- Provide support to prime contractors and subcontractors regarding certified payroll matters
- Monitor incoming contract information and maintain accurate project documentation
- Maintain Excel spreadsheets with project and payroll details
- Assist with certified payroll start-up paperwork for new projects
- Assist with union reports and status letters
- Support certified payroll reporting and distribution
- Perform accurate data entry and general administrative duties
- Assist the Certified Payroll Manager with additional payroll-related projects as needed
- 2+ years of union payroll experience
- Construction payroll experience preferred
- Certified payroll experience preferred
- 2+ years of data entry experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Accurate 10-key/data entry skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate payroll documentation
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Pay Details: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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