Payroll Specialist - Prevailing Wage

Job Summary The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the day to day payroll and time administration for Ready Mix, Cement, and Prevailing Wage hourly employees.

Benefits At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources : our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation $65k - $70k DOE

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 to appropriate agencies

Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information in PayTrax

Interpret complex contract documents, delivery methods and agreements related to construction

Analysis of certified payroll, prevailing wage and apprenticeship documents to ensure compliance with governing laws and Labor compliance programs

Interact at all levels in the organization, maintaining positive and respectful relationships

Review and organize information, materials, and details independently and effectively identifying deficiencies and requesting additional information if needed; take appropriate actions

Support Prevailing Wage Payroll Manager with various tasks and projects as required

Education High School Diploma and some college business course work required

Requirements / Qualifications 3 years of prior certified payroll processing experience

Knowledge in State payroll rules and regulations for prevailing wage in California

Working knowledge of MS Office, with proficiency in Outlook and Excel

Accurate, efficient and timely completion of all payroll deadlines and cut-off periods

Excellent analytical and written and verbal communications skills

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Able to meet schedules and deadlines

Preferred :

Previous experience with a large ERP system, preferably SAP

Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.