Certified Payroll Specialist
Santa Ana, CA
Payroll /
On-site
Who We Are
Sukut Construction is a nationwide heavy civil general contractor with over 55 years of superior performance and industry expertise on residential, public, and commercial projects.
Our commitment to creating excellence in people and projects has earned us over 100 industry awards and recognitions. Our vast array of services allows us to excel at developing and implementing innovative, technologically sound solutions to confront the most challenging land development, natural resource, and environmentally friendly energy issues throughout the United States. From employing a fully GPS-guided company-owned fleet of over 275 pieces of heavy equipment to developing proprietary technology for heavy civil engineering and logistics, Sukut's 55-year track record has elevated its work process to revolutionary and creative practice. This approach makes Sukut time and cost-efficient on every project.
Sukut’s culture of putting its employees first, coupled with an open-door and family-like environment, provides a welcoming atmosphere where every employee is encouraged to learn and grow
Sukut is seeking a dynamic certified payroll specialist. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career with a company where building excellence in people and projects is why we exist!
Your Role
As a certified payroll specialist, you will ensure all payroll report submissions adhere to federal, state, and local labor laws and requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Monitor certified payroll for both internal self-perform projects and external subcontractors.
- Maintain all necessary forms for the project including DAS-140, DAS-142, Exemption letter, DAS-7, Contractor’s authorization to Certify Payrolls, Fringe Benefit Statement, CPR, Statement of compliance, Statement of Non-Performance, Contractors Monthly Report to Trustees, Skilled and Trained Workforce.
- Complete certified payroll preparation, review, and XML reports for upload through LCP Tracker labor compliance software.
- Maintain company labor compliance log with daily updates.
- Upload CPR and documentation to various labor compliance reporting programs such as Prism Compliance Management, LCP Tracker.
- Perform periodic audits on projects to ensure compliance.
- Monitor labor compliance emails and identify urgent issues.
- Review and verifies payroll records, fringe benefits, employer training contributions and apprenticeship certificates to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Review all public works special requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 2-3 years of proven experience as a certified payroll specialist, certified payroll administrator, labor compliance specialist or in a similar role.
- Ability to work on-site; this is not a remote position.
- Eligibility to work in the United States, full-time (Monday-Friday) with overtime as necessary.
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage & Davis Bacon laws
- Experience using LCP Tracker
- Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to discreetly handle sensitive, confidential, and time-sensitive duties while maintaining a solid customer service orientation.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, with the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Excellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.
- Experience with payroll software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT NECESSARY
- Associate’s degree or higher (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
- Experience working with Viewpoint Vista software
- Previous work in the construction industry
SUKUT BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Sukut paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
- Employer-funded HSA contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance and identity theft plan for employees.
- Voluntary supplemental health and welfare plans.
- 401(k) employer contribution, whether you contribute or not.
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time.
- Profit sharing bonus potential.
- Employee-owned.
$27 - $36 an hour
The reasonable compensation range for this position includes a new hire base hourly rate of $27.00 – 36.00 per hour + comprehensive benefits + potential for a discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
Individual pay within this compensation range may span multiple levels within the role and is determined by assessing job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. It also factors in market demands and business needs. The disclosed range may be subject to change or modification based on business needs in the future.
Sukut Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Important Notice to Staffing Agencies / Recruiting Firms
Sukut Construction will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Sukut Construction employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Sukut Construction property: Sukut Construction mailing address, fax machine or any email address; Sukut Construction employees; or to Sukut Construction's applicant/candidate database. Sukut Construction will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Sukut Construction will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director or Talent Associate to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Sukut Construction will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director.
