Senior Payroll Administrator

Pavement Recycling Systems

Senior Payroll Administrator responsible for overseeing multi-state payroll for 600-700 employees at a sustainability-driven infrastructure company. Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and handling inquiries.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeJurupa Valley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for full cycle multi-state payroll for 600-700 employees
Audits automated and manual timecards for payroll processing
Calculate hours, tax withholdings, deductions, bonuses, and union fringes
Process and complete all requirements in relation to certified payroll to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local prevailing wage laws
Ensures contractual obligations and submission of certified payroll reports
Submit and upload compliance documentation into project specified payroll tracking systems
Coordinates with both internal and external customers to ensure compliance with jobs including but not limited to customers, general contractors, subcontractors, government agencies and labor unions
Review initial job packets for certified payroll or prevailing wage requirements
Reviews and processes tiered subcontractor certified payroll documentation in a timely manner
Exports and import timecard information from timecard software into payroll software
Reviews and enters labor allocations reported on timecards
Prepares termination and check adjustments
Handles employee's inquiries regarding payroll checks or deductions on their paychecks
Coordinates with the HR department to ensure the correct employee data is on file
Process monthly union fringe reports for payment
Supports the department with developing, receiving, reviewing, and processing information for a variety of departmental, State, and Federal mandates, and statistical reports and records; verifies accuracy and completion of reports and records; maintains accurate records
Coordinates year-end processes
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping confidential information
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a senior-level payroll role required
A minimum of 7 years of payroll experience required
A minimum of 5 years of Union/Prevailing Wage experience required
Previous high volume payroll experience with multi-states particularly in CA, NV, AZ, with a medium to large size company is required
CPP Certification preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance as well as other supplemental health insurance.
ESOP Retirement Benefits extended to all employees with participation after one year of service.
401K Retirement Benefits for Non-union employees.
PTO and Holiday Pay.
Opportunities for career advancement.
On the job training provided to all employees.
Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingTax WithholdingsDeductionsUnion Fringe CalculationsCertified Payroll ComplianceTimecard AuditingLabor Allocation ReviewYear-End ProcessesStatistical ReportingHigh Volume Payroll Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailConfidentialityCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementAdaptabilityAccuracy

Certifications

CPP Certification