Payroll Specialist
Stockton, CA 95215 US
Job Description
Salary: $24.00 - $29.00
Benefits: Health, 401k, PTO - eligible when hired on
Location: Stockton
Job Duties:
- Prepare and process payroll for hourly, salaried, and union workers, accurately calculating wages, deductions, and benefits.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and other industry-specific regulations to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with project managers to accurately track and report job-specific labor hours, job classifications, and other relevant data.
- Generate certified payroll reports and documentation required for government agencies, contractors, and auditors.
- Verify accuracy of timesheets, benefits, and deductions, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Manage employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and deductions, providing excellent customer service and resolving issues promptly.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll-related tax filings.
- Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations, proactively adjusting payroll practices to remain compliant.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll records and documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information and payroll data.
- Payroll experience required.
- Certified Payroll experience preferred.
- Familiarity with construction-specific payroll software and tools.
- Understanding of prevailing wage laws, union contracts, and other industry-specific regulations preferred.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Meet Your Recruiter

Kelsey Way
Sr. Staffing Consultant
Kelsey was born and raised in West Virginia but moved to California for career opportunities presented by AVAILABILITY in 2016. She is currently our HR Coordinator/Staffing Consultant, touching many aspects of the business including candidate payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, as well as recruiting. When Kelsey is not in the office you can find her at home with her three dogs, spending time with family, or outdoors exploring nature!