• Certified Payroll Manager

    Insight Global (Pasadena, CA)


    Job Description

    The Certified Payroll Manager oversees all aspects of payroll compliance for public works and government-funded construction projects. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, certified payroll reporting, and adherence to prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and fringe benefit requirements. The manager will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to maintain full compliance and support audits.

     

    - Management and processing of weekly certified payroll reporting for all companies

     

    - Supervise the Certified Payroll Specialists (7+) assigned to each project, providing leadership, coaching, mentoring and day-to-day direction of team

     

    - Supervise the preparation and distribution of certified payroll reports to ensure compliance

     

    - Maintaining status on weekly CP reporting, working to resolve outstanding issues to ensure prompt payment

     

    - Process and audit restitution requests for prevailing wage underpayments

     

    - Establish positive relationships and customer service with internal and external partners including contractors and labor compliance representatives

     

    - Train team/new hires on our ongoing processes and procedures

     

    - Perform general office duties such as filing, copying, scanning, etc.

     

    - Assist in maintaining all external website labor compliance reporting forums

     

    - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Manager, CP/Labor Compliance

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

    Skills and Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (preferred).

    • Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in the construction industry, including certified payroll and union payroll.

    • 2+ years supervisory experience

    • Extensive knowledge of certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage rate determinations, and workforce requirements

    • Proficiency in payroll systems (QuickBooks, Sage, LCP Tracker).

    • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

    • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. • Construction union payroll and multi-facility/multi-state location experience preferred