<p>A well-established construction company in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for an open role opportunity. This is a full-time, on-site role supporting payroll operations for construction and plant employees, with a strong emphasis on <strong>union payroll processing</strong> and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for union employees in a construction environment with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Review and audit timecards for plant and construction employees, ensuring all hours are accurate and compliant with applicable union agreements.</li><li>Enter timecard data into HeavyJob E360 and process manual timecards for plant employees.</li><li>Balance payroll time and upload verified information into Vista once time is reconciled.</li><li>Balance, post, and process corporate cut checks.</li><li>Interpret and apply union contract rules related to wages, overtime, undertime, shift differentials, and lunch penalties.</li><li>Ensure payroll is administered in accordance with union agreements and applicable regulations.</li><li>Manage union payments and support related payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Prepare and support certified payroll reporting.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain timely payroll processing.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.</li><li>Must have union payroll processing experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Strong knowledge of union payroll, union agreements, union payments, and certified payroll reporting.</li><li>Experience working with unions such as Operating Engineers, Laborers, and Cement Masons strongly preferred.</li><li>Solid understanding of union rules regarding overtime, undertime, lunch penalties, and contract-specific pay requirements.</li><li>Experience reviewing and processing both electronic and manual timecards.</li><li>Proficiency with HeavyJob E360 and Vista is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to work full-time on-site in Modesto, CA.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.</li><li>Must have union payroll processing experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Strong knowledge of union payroll, union agreements, union payments, and certified payroll reporting.</li><li>Experience working with unions such as Operating Engineers, Laborers, and Cement Masons strongly preferred.</li><li>Solid understanding of union rules regarding overtime, undertime, lunch penalties, and contract-specific pay requirements.</li><li>Experience reviewing and processing both electronic and manual timecards.</li><li>Proficiency with HeavyJob E360 and Vista is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to work full-time on-site in Modesto, CA.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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