Certified Payroll Specialist

Certified Payroll Specialist (Temp‑to‑Hire — Permanent for the Right Candidate) Prevailing Wage • Public Works • Compliance We’re growing our payroll compliance team and looking for a Certified Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment. If you have experience with prevailing wage , public works , and certified payroll reporting , this role offers long‑term career potential and the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. What You’ll Do Lead Certified Payroll Reporting for government contracts (hours, classifications, pay rates, fringe, gross wages) Support Compliance & Auditing including reconciliations, wage law adherence, union requirements, and SOX controls Manage full‑cycle payroll for a high‑volume, multi‑state workforce Maintain audit‑ready payroll documentation and ensure data accuracy Collaborate with Talent Management, Accounting, Project Management, and Technology teams What You Bring 3+ years of payroll processing experience Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, or public works Multi‑state or multi‑company payroll experience Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines Experience with TempWorks, LCP Tracker, Points North, or E‑Mars is a plus Preferred Certifications CPP (PayrollOrg) CPS (NACPB) Why This Role Matters You’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance across major public works and prevailing wage projects. This is a temp‑to‑hire role with permanent placement potential for the right candidate .