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Certified Payroll Specialist

Johnson Service Group

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • $34–$36 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Employment Lawunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Human Resources Processesunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Sage 300unmatched
  • Sage Softwareunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) has an immediate opportunity for a Certified Payroll  Specialist to join an established Electrical Contractor in San Diego. 

Contract | Onsite | $34 - $36/Hr.

Summary: 
We are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to manage certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage compliance, and a variety of HR processes. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong understanding of payroll practices and employment regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Process weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and prevailing wage employees.
  • Collect and verify employee timesheets and hours worked.
  • Calculate payroll adjustments, including overtime, deductions, and bonuses.
  • Maintain accurate records of pay rates, wages, benefits, and new hire information.
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and supervisors in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and distribute payroll and HR reports for management.
  • Complete monthly union reporting of wages and hours worked.
  • Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Set up employees in HRIS/payroll databases and maintain personnel records.
  • Organize and file employee documentation, including contracts, benefits, and training records.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and HR support.
  • Certified Payroll reporting experience required, with knowledge of state and federal prevailing wage regulations and PLA/PSA project requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll best practices and compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage 300 software preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to confidentiality.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High schooldiploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
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** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$34–$36 Per Hour
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1984
Websitehttps://www.jsginc.com/

About Company

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

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