Payroll Specialist (Construction Industry) (Temp to Hire)

Payroll Specialist (Certified Payroll) – On-Site

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our client's Corona Division team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has hands-on experience with union and certified payroll, manual timesheet entry, and ERP systems. You’ll report directly to the Division Office Manager and play a key role in keeping payroll accurate, compliant, and efficient.

What You’ll Do :

Process weekly multi-state payroll while ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal wage laws

Maintain payroll and employee records with strict confidentiality

Partner with other divisions to coordinate and review payroll submissions

Manage payroll functions for employees covered under Collective Bargaining Agreements

Handle off-cycle and special payrolls, union reporting, vacation payouts, garnishments, and direct deposit / pay card setups

Prepare and submit federal and state tax payments on time

Support audits and complete employment verifications as needed

Report Workers’ Compensation claims and partner with accounting on payroll reconciliations

Jump in on additional payroll or administrative projects as needed

What You’ll Bring :

In-house payroll processing experience required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent work experience

Experience in the construction industry is a big plus

Familiarity with ECMS or a similar ERP system required; Heavy Job / HCSS experience is highly valued

Strong understanding of job costing and prevailing wage

Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and proficiency in MS Office

Solid understanding of payroll protocols, accounting principles, and wage and hour laws

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Comfortable working independently and collaborating across teams

Flexible, proactive, and eager to continue learning about multi-state payroll compliance

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.