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JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.) · 6 hours ago

Payroll Administrator

San Diego, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$34/hr - $36/hr

3+ years exp

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally award-winning staffing firm seeking a Certified Payroll and HR Specialist to join an established Electrical Contractor in San Diego. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for accurate payroll processing, labor-compliance reporting, and supporting HR functions including onboarding and terminations.

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Responsibilities

Process and audit weekly payroll in Sage 300, including job/labor cost coding, fringes, and shift differentials

Maintain earnings/deductions, tax setup, direct deposits, and wage garnishments in compliance with California law

Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger postings, and labor cost reports prior to funding

Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Records and Statements of Compliance via CA DIR eCPR and platforms such as LCPtracker, Elations, and prime contractor portals

Perform daily public works compliance checks, including prevailing wage determinations, craft/class codes, zone pay, shift/holiday rules, travel and subsistence, apprenticeship ratios, fringe allocations, and proper work classifications

Maintain complete project labor-compliance documentation

Prepare and reconcile union trust reports, travelers/reciprocity, and monthly census files

Support Workers’ Compensation audits and prepare wage statements as needed

Manage onboarding and terminations, including I-9, W-4/DE-4, system access, benefits, and final pay in accordance with California law

Maintain employee records in compliance with CA retention and privacy requirements; respond to employment verifications

Manage EDD filings, unemployment claims responses, and client/site badging requirements

Administer sick leave and vacation accruals in compliance with CA Paid Sick Leave and local ordinances

Maintain payroll procedures, internal controls, and support system upgrades and process improvements

Train designated backup(s) and serve as backup payroll processor as needed

Qualification

California payroll experienceCertified payroll processingSage payroll proficiencyUnion trust reportingExcel skillsCA wageHour lawsProfessional communicationAttention to detailConfidentiality