Payroll Specialist

Company: LHH US
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Payroll Specialist ( Temporary to Hire) Location: Pasadena, CA Pay Range: $30.00-38.00 hourly Job Overview Our client, a leading construction company based in Pasadena, CA, dedicated to delivering high-quality projects across the region. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing weekly payroll for a high-volume workforce of 1,000 union employees across multiple trades. Key Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for 1,000 union employees with accuracy and timeliness. Maintain compliance with all local union contracts, prevailing wage laws, and company policies. Review and validate employee timecards, job costing, and labor allocations. Manage and calculate fringe benefits, dues, wage rates, and deductions per union agreements. Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required. Reconcile payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries. Collaborate with HR, project managers, and union representatives regarding payroll issues. Maintain accurate employee records within ADP Workforce Now. Assist with audits, reporting, and year-end processes (W-2s, tax filings, etc.). Qualifications 3 years of payroll experience in the construction industry (union payroll required). Direct experience processing large-volume payroll (1,000 employees). Strong proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and/or UKG is a plus. Knowledge of labor laws, union agreements, and prevailing wage practices. Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and time-management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting). Pay Details: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour Search managed by: Ryan Sydow Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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