Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

Payroll Administrator at Rain For Rent will administer Prevailing Wage from start to finish. Duties include calculating manual counters, performing weekly prevailing wage audits, timecard corrections, administering certified payrolls, managing the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) process, and handling active contracts. The role also records and processes the company’s time and attendance through the payroll systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, verifies compliance with company policy, procedure, and state and government regulations, maintains employee data, handles vacation/sick leave reports, submits payroll taxes, benefits, 401(k) reports, and performs payroll general ledger account reconciliation and analysis to ensure effective, efficient, timely, and accurate payments to employees and government agencies.

• Administers Prevailing Wage from start to finish: calculating manual counters, performing weekly prevailing wage audits, timecard corrections, administering certified payrolls, managing the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) process, and administering active contracts.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external customers to manage the prevailing wage process.
• Process weekly, bi‑weekly, and off‑cycle payrolls from start to finish.
• Collect and input payroll data such as hours worked and sales from timesheets and other records.
• Administer internal ticketing system to ensure accurate payroll inquiries are reviewed.
• Prepare computer input, enter data into computer files, or compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records.
• Answer employer, manager, and employee payroll‑related inquiries; provide information while maintaining a high level of customer service and confidentiality.
• Respond to all Federal, State, and other agency requests for compliance documentation (wage orders, garnishments, tax levies, etc.).
• Prepare and issue paychecks or manual checks as requested.
• Process employee per diems.
• Ensure payroll files are in order and meet labor law regulations.

At Rain for Rent, we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost‑effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, continually redefine what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting‑edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments—from water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage.

Our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service, and we are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time.

The work environment requires onsite presence at a Rain for Rent office or branch location. Remote and hybrid options are not offered at this time.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Competitive base salary
• Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Company-sponsored training and career development opportunities
• Pet insurance and many other valuable perks

Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Estimate Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour DOE

• Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants.