Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this contract-to-permanent position, you will play a key role in managing compliance and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. This position requires expertise in prevailing wages, certified payroll, and capable of handling multi-state payroll operations efficiently.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and process payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Handle certified payroll and prevailing wage practices, including state-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with the payroll department to generate and review reports for accuracy.
• Oversee weekly payroll cycles and ensure timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations while maintaining accurate records.
• Train and support team members on payroll procedures when necessary.
• Work independently to meet deadlines and resolve payroll issues.
• Maintain a detail-focused and business casual work environment while fostering teamwork.
• Assist in enhancing payroll processes for improved efficiency.
• Strong understanding of prevailing wages and certified payroll.
• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing.
• Expertise in managing payroll for over 500 employees.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll operations and compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration and problem-solving.