Certified Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tustin, California. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to work on complex payroll processes, including certified payroll and union-related tasks. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing payroll operations for large organizations and a strong understanding of prevailing wage compliance.

Responsibilities:

- Handle full-cycle payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

- Manage certified payroll operations, including union and prevailing wage requirements.

- Utilize payroll systems such as Ceridian Dayforce to process and track payroll data efficiently.

- Process multi-state payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

- Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

- Prepare detailed payroll reports and documentation for auditing purposes.

- Ensure timely submission of certified payroll reports to relevant authorities.

- Monitor and update payroll records to reflect changes in employee status, benefits, or deductions.

- Stay informed about updates in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll operations, including certified payroll.

- Proficiency in Ceridian Dayforce or similar payroll systems.

- Strong knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and union payroll processes.

- Experience managing payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

- Familiarity with multi-state payroll regulations and compliance.

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.

- Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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