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Payroll Specialist

Ledgent
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. This role is responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and certified payroll reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll for construction employees.
  • Verify timecards, job codes, and wage rates for multiple job sites.
  • Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for government-funded projects.
  • Handle payroll tax filings and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
  • Collaborate with project managers and HR to confirm labor hours and classifications.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and assist with audits.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 2 years of payroll experience, preferably in construction.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Salary : $24 - $27

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