Top 2896 Payroll specialist Jobs in California

Union Payroll Specialist
Lawson Mechanical Contractors —Sacramento, CA
- $29 - $38 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Payroll & Accounting Specialist
FCP, Inc —Wildomar, CA
- $28 - $34 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Specialist
BBSI —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $36 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Human Resources Payroll Manager
PAM JETS —Van Nuys, CA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Management
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Payroll Specialist
BBSI —Monterey, CA
- $28.03 - $36.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Payroll Analyst
Whatnot —Los Angeles, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Home Health Payroll Specialist- Fulltime
Lorian Health —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Payroll Manager
Addison Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Payroll Analyst
Riverway Business Services —Oakland, CA
- $35 - $55 an hour
- Temporary
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
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Senior Payroll Analyst
Delta Dental —Oakland, CA
- $64,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Oracle
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Chapa-De —Auburn, CA
- $30.00 - $35.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Payroll Specialist
Vaco by Highspring —Los Angeles, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Payroll Specialist (Contract)
Vaco by Highspring —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
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Hybrid Benefits Specialist
Ultimate Staffing Services —Irvine, CA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
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Payroll Specialist
Eastridge Workforce Solutions —Anaheim, CA
- $30 - $41 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- 5 years
- 401(k)
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Payroll Specialist
Career Group, Inc —Santa Monica, CA
- $40 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Crusoe —San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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13d
Data Entry Specialist
Suna Solutions —Orange, CA
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
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Payroll Specialist
Vaco by Highspring —Costa Mesa, CA
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Analyst
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan

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Union Payroll Specialist

Lawson Mechanical Contractors -
Sacramento, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$29 - $38 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Accounting
Payroll
Accounting
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Company overview:

Lawson Mechanical Contractors is a leading Sacramento-based mechanical contractor with over 78 years of experience delivering projects across diverse sectors in California, with a growing operation based in Sparks, NV. We are signatory to the SMART Sheet Metal and UA Plumbers and Pipefitters unions, with our payroll team managing a multi-entity, multi-union, multi-state payroll environment covering both union and administrative construction employees.

Position overview:

As Union Payroll Specialist, you will support and assist the Payroll Manager in accurate and timely processing of weekly union and non-union construction payrolls across Lawson’s multiple business entities performing work in California and Nevada. You will conduct daily review and quality control over payroll processes using Lawson’s ERP application, Trimble Spectrum, and time-tracking platform, Traqspera. You will assist with weekly certified payroll processing and uploads to the DIR portal and LCPTracker.

Core responsibilities:

Perform daily payroll review and quality control checks
Maintain current records demonstrating ongoing compliance with company policies and union agreements
Apply union collective bargaining agreement provisions, California and Nevada labor law, and applicable wage determination requirements during weekly processing, with discrepancy escalation to the Payroll Manager
Administer child support and court-ordered wage garnishments
Prepare weekly 401(k) deferral reconciliations for the Payroll Manager’s review and process approved payments
Process weekly payroll tax payments
Prepare and submit Work Sharing plan (partial unemployment claim) filings through the EDD web service
Respond to routine payroll inquiries from employees and project teams
Prepare and submit certified payroll reports, including electronic DIR submissions for California public works projects and Nevada public works certified payroll submissions, where applicable
Prepare and submit union fringe benefit payment reports
Support multi-entity, multi-union, multi-state (CA/NV) weekly payroll processing for the company's workforce

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum two years of payroll experience
Union, prevailing wage, or public works construction payroll experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of labor law, wage and hour requirements, and prevailing wage/certified payroll compliance for both California and Nevada
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Experience with Spectrum (Viewpoint) construction ERP strongly preferred
Familiarity with general accounting principles and payroll tax regulations
High level of discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential payroll data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build effective working relationships across project and field teams
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus

Job schedule:

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Overtime may be required during weekly payroll processing and certified payroll reporting deadlines.

Salary:

Based on skills and experience. The pay range is $29 - $38 per hour. This position is non-exempt.

Work location:

In person at our Sacramento, CA office.

Benefits package:

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate 100% vesting
Paid time off (holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave)
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
Employee recognition and rewards programs

Join our team:

If you are a payroll professional looking to build deep expertise in union construction payroll under the direct mentorship of a Payroll Manager with six years of hands-on experience in this exact environment, we encourage you to apply. Help us continue a track record of success that spans more than seven decades.

Visit our website at www.lawsonmechanical.com to learn more about our projects, team, and the values that drive our success.

Pay: $29.00 - $38.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Payroll: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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