Payroll Specialist (Construction Industry)

Payroll Specialist (Construction Industry)

• ? On-site | Corona, CA
• ? Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their corporate office in Corona, CA . This is a 100% in-office , Monday–Friday role with a long-established, stable construction company. The position is open due to growth, we are actively seeking strong temp-to-hire candidates.

Process weekly multi-state, in-house payroll in compliance with federal and state regulations

Handle union and certified payroll , including prevailing wage compliance

Manage garnishments, off-cycle payrolls, direct deposits, and PTO processing

Assist with audits , GL reconciliations , and Certified Payroll reporting

Coordinate payroll activity across multiple job sites

Work closely with Accounting and HR teams

Maintain confidentiality and data accuracy at all times

2+ years of in-house payroll experience (construction industry preferred)

Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)

Familiarity with union payroll , certified payroll , and prevailing wage

Knowledge of California payroll laws , including meal / break premiums

Experience with Construction ERPs (ECMS, HCSS, HeavyJob, etc.)

Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to meet deadlines

Excellent communication and time management skills

Associate's Degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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