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Prevailing Wage Payroll Specialist

AppleOne
AppleOne Salary
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2025

?? Location: On-Site – Orange, CA
?? Need: 1 Opening
?? Pay Rate: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour
?? Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (on non-payroll days with early cutoffs)
?? Work Type: Fully In-Person (No Hybrid or Remote Options)

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Prevailing Wage Payroll Specialist to join our team in Orange, CA. This role is responsible for managing certified payroll reporting, ensuring compliance with California prevailing wage laws, and supporting payroll operations using Kronos and UKG systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, reporting requirements, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Process and audit payroll using Kronos, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Serve as the primary point of contact for Kronos-related payroll processes
Prepare documentation and manage special projects related to payroll systems
Submit contribution training funds and compliance reports
Handle certified payroll reporting entries on the DIR
Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to meet organizational expectations
Maintain confidentiality and make sound decisions independently

Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of California Prevailing Wage experience
Experience with Certified Payroll Reporting on the DIR
Preferred experience with LCP Tracker, Elation, and EMARS
Familiarity with UKG and Kronos systems
Strong administrative skills; construction industry experience is a plus
Experience in midsize to large company environments

Skills Required:
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
Flexibility with changes in systems, processes, and policies
Ability to work full-time and overtime as needed
Comfortable working independently and meeting strict deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Salary : $28 - $32

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