CalPortland · 17 hours ago
Payroll Specialist - Prevailing Wage
CalPortland is a leading company in the construction materials industry, and they are seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage the payroll and time administration for their hourly employees. The role involves processing certified payroll, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws, and maintaining effective communication within the organization.
Building MaterialConstructionMining
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
Qualification
Required
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
High School Diploma and some college business course work required
Preferred
Previous experience with a large ERP system, preferably SAP
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Retirement program
Variety of voluntary benefits
Company
CalPortland
CalPortland specializes in the sale and purchase of a wide range of building materials and offers other construction services.
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Funding
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$4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
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