Payroll Administrator

Pavement Recycling Systems

Payroll Administrator II processing high-volume multi-state and certified payroll for PRS, a sustainability-driven infrastructure company. Ensuring prevailing-wage compliance across Western U.S.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeJurupa Valley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll management and compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws. Proficient in handling high-volume payroll tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

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Full-Cycle Payroll ManagementUnion/Pervailing Wage ComplianceMulti-State Payroll ProcessingCPP CertificationMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimecard AuditingTax Withholdings CalculationDeductions ManagementCertified Payroll ReportingLabor Allocation ReviewStatistical ReportingRecord Accuracy VerificationTermination AdjustmentsUnion Fringe Reporting

Soft Skills

Time ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SoftwareTimecard SystemsMicrosoft WordProject-Specific Payroll Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP Certification

Industry Keywords

Union PayrollPrevailing WageFederal Wage LawsState Wage LawsHigh-Volume Payroll

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate day-to-day activities associated with the Payroll Department
Process weekly payroll and certified payroll accurately and timely
Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll for 600–700 employees
Audit automated and manual timecards
Calculate hours, tax withholdings, deductions, bonuses, and union fringes
Complete certified payroll requirements and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws
Submit certified payroll reports and contractual compliance documentation
Upload compliance documentation into project-specific payroll tracking systems
Coordinate with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, government agencies, labor unions, and internal teams
Review job packets for certified payroll or prevailing wage requirements
Review and process tiered subcontractor certified payroll documentation
Export and import timecard information between timecard and payroll software
Review and enter labor allocations from timecards
Prepare termination and check adjustments
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll checks and deductions
Coordinate with HR to ensure employee data is accurate
Process monthly union fringe reports for payment
Develop, receive, review, and process departmental, state, and federal mandates and statistical reports
Verify report and record accuracy and maintain accurate records
Coordinate year-end processes
Protect confidential payroll information
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of union/non-union and prevailing wage
Flexibility to deal effectively with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem solving
Proven time management and follow-through skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Current knowledge of applicable federal and state wage and hour laws and taxation
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Superior written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
Tactful, mature, and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills
Previous high-volume payroll experience with multiple states, particularly California, Nevada, and Arizona, in a medium- to large-sized company
Minimum of 5 years of union/prevailing wage payroll experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred
CPP Certification preferred
Experience in a high-volume environment
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally
Bachelor’s degree and CPP Certification are preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP retirement benefits after one year of service
Typical discretionary annual company contribution of 10% to 15% of annual salary
401(k) retirement benefits for non-union employees
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Supplemental health insurance
PTO and holiday pay
Opportunities for career advancement
On-the-job training provided to all employees
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