California Licensed Construction Payroll Manager

Job Summary

To support payroll operations, the California Licensed Construction Payroll Manager will oversee multi-state payroll processing for over 100 employees, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, while working in a hybrid or virtual capacity within California.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end weekly payroll processing, including validation and approval of timekeeping data
• Ensure compliance with California DIR and prevailing wage requirements, managing payroll adjustments and employee data
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, tax returns, and provide leadership support for payroll inquiries

Required qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in multi-state payroll within the California construction industry
• Active CPP designation preferred
• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
• Proficiency with payroll systems, preferably Ceridian Dayforce and Sage 300CRE
• Experience with government contracts and union familiarity