Certified Payroll Specialist - Escondido, CA

Sparrow Company•Escondido, CA

About The Position

The Certified Payroll Specialist processes certified payroll and tracks time for prevailing-wage hourly employees. The role generates weekly certified payroll reports and submits them to the appropriate agencies, resolves payroll discrepancies using information in PayTrax, and analyzes payroll, prevailing-wage, and apprenticeship documents for compliance with applicable laws and labor compliance programs. The specialist also interprets construction contract documents, delivery methods, and agreements; works with people throughout the organization; and supports the Prevailing Wage Payroll Manager with tasks and projects as required.

Responsibilities

  • Process certified payroll.
  • Track time for prevailing-wage hourly employees.
  • Follow up with supervisors for timekeeping approvals.
  • Generate weekly certified payroll reports and submit them to appropriate agencies.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information in PayTrax.
  • Interpret complex contract documents, delivery methods, and agreements related to construction.
  • Analyze certified payroll, prevailing-wage, and apprenticeship documents to ensure compliance with governing laws and labor compliance programs.
  • Interact at all levels in the organization while maintaining positive and respectful relationships.
  • Review and organize information, materials, and details independently; identify deficiencies, request additional information when needed, and take appropriate action.
  • Support the Prevailing Wage Payroll Manager with various tasks and projects as required.
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