Senior Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle, in-house payroll operations for a growing construction services company with multi-state and union employees. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role ensures timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently process full-cycle, multi-state payrolls on time and with high accuracy
Handle new hires, terminations, rate changes, garnishments, and benefit deductions
Prepare and file timely payroll tax payments (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly)
Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and employee files
Support union reporting and certified payroll requirements
Assist with payroll audits by gathering documentation and running reports
Provide training and day-to-day guidance to junior payroll team members (2–3 direct reports)
Serve as a go-to resource for payroll-related questions while escalating complex issues to the Payroll Manager
Identify process improvements and proactively minimize errors in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

5+ years of in-house, full-cycle payroll processing experience
Construction industry experience is highly preferred
Union payroll and certified payroll experience is a strong plus
Solid knowledge of payroll tax filing and compliance (experience preferred; training available for the right candidate)
Proficiency with payroll systems and software (Spectrum experience is a plus)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus

What We Offer:

Competitive salary of $85,000 – $95,000
401(k) with 3% company match
3 weeks vacation + 5 days sick time
Performance bonus eligibility after one full calendar year
Business professional dress code
Primarily onsite schedule (Monday–Friday) with limited remote flexibility only when absolutely necessary

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional with leadership potential who thrives in a construction or union environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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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.

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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.