Payroll Specialist POST NUMBER: 458069
Now Hiring: Payroll Specialist (Corona, CA)
Vaco is partnering with a valued client in Corona, CA to identify a skilled Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and experience with union and certified payroll are key. If you have a background in construction payroll and thrive in a hands-on role, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing:
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Maintain payroll and personnel records with the utmost confidentiality
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Process accurate and timely weekly multi-state payrolls
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Manage manual timesheet entry and coordinate payroll across multiple locations
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Ensure compliance with union requirements and collective bargaining agreements
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Handle certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage documentation
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Process off-cycle and special payrolls, garnishments, PTO/vacation payouts, and pay card/direct deposit setups
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Prepare and remit payroll taxes at the state and federal level
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Support internal and external payroll audits
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Submit workers' compensation reports to the insurance carrier
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Partner with the accounting team on payroll-related GL reconciliations
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Respond to employment verification requests
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Contribute to process improvements and ensure ongoing compliance with payroll laws
What You Bring to the Table:
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In-house payroll processing experience is required
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Strong knowledge of union and certified payroll is required
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Experience in the construction industry is highly preferred
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Familiarity with ECMS or similar ERP systems (HeavyJob/HCSS experience is a plus)
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Understanding of prevailing wage laws and job costing
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
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Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
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Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Eagerness to stay up-to-date with payroll laws across multiple states
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.