We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll functions for a construction company in North San Diego!
Temporary until April 2026, with the potential to go permanent
$25-$31/hr DOE
Opportunity to be Hybrid, flexible schedule

The ideal candidate must be proficient in Paylocity and have a strong understanding of prevailing wage laws, particularly in the construction industry.

This role is critical in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, with full compliance to federal, state, and local labor laws, including prevailing wage requirements.
Support the implementation and maintenance of our Paylocity payroll systems, ensuring data integrity.
Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using Paylocity, required.
Ensure accurate wage calculation, including regular, overtime, and prevailing wages.
Accurately calculate and track fringe benefits and certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage projects, required.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Set up and maintain employee payroll records, including direct deposit, deductions, benefits, and tax information.
Generate and submit certified payroll reports as required for projects.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, timesheets, and paycheck discrepancies.
Stay current with changes in wage laws, prevailing wage regulations, and payroll tax updates.
Assist in year-end processes including W-2s, ACA reporting, and audits.
Handle inquiries related to payroll discrepancies or issues from employees promptly and professionally.
Experience

Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role with a strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
Experience with Paylocity payroll software is required.
Experience with Prevailing Wage payroll, LCP Tracker and DIR, required.
Familiarity with HRIS systems for maintaining employee records, required.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels regarding payroll matters.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and transparency.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.