Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Sacramento, California on a Contract basis. This role will manage high-volume payroll operations across multiple states, ensure payroll records remain accurate and current, and support compliance requirements for both hourly and salaried union employees. The ideal candidate brings strong end-to-end payroll expertise, confidence working with certified payroll, and the ability to help stabilize payroll processes in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Administer weekly in-house payroll for a large employee population that includes both union hourly staff and salaried employees.
• Handle full-cycle payroll activities from data review and calculation through final processing, reconciliation, and record maintenance.
• Process payroll accurately across multiple states while following applicable wage, tax, and labor requirements.
• Bring delayed certified payroll reporting up...