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Payroll Processor jobs are open across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and professional services, at every level from entry-level clerk to senior payroll specialist, with specializations in multi-state payroll, garnishments, and tax compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Title: Labor Compliance & Certified Payroll Processor for Public Works Projects
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction-Public Works
Reports to: Accounting/Payroll Supervisor
Position Summary:
Labor Compliance & Certified Payroll Processor for Public Works Projects is responsible for accurately processing payroll using ADP platform for project field employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and to provide support to field employees and internal team with payroll related inquiries. In addition, requires weekly payroll reporting using the DIR portal for multiple projects and creating our internal payroll reports utilizing LCP Certified platform.
This position requires strong background in public works construction projects, public works prevailing wage labor compliance laws. Audit, attention to details and managing multiple concurrent projects with wage determination(s), work classification(s), fringe benefit(s) for multi-counties located in California is a must and is requirement for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate employee time records per project (earnings, deductions, and fringe benefits).
- Process weekly payroll for field employees per project. Calculate wages, overtime, and retroactive pay (when applicable).
- Uploaded wage garnishments, child support orders, and other deductions through ADP.
- Monthly Trust Fund Benefit Reporting (union and/or non union): Tracking hours per weekly payroll by classification(s), prepare and report monthly hours to various union/non union/training funds to appropriate entities for multi-projects and report by deadline.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare/post general ledger entries using Sage Software.
- Create, manage and update project labor compliance documentation from inception through completion or project(s) (fringe benefit statement, statements of compliance.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review and reporting (ADP).
- Prepare and submit DIR/Trust Fund audit documentation (when applicable).
- Ensure confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
- Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and auditors.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Documented 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP or similar payroll platform, DIR & LCP Tracker reporting and monthly fringe benefit trust fund reporting.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxation, and wage-hour regulations, DIR and Union ratio requirements.
- Experience entering DIR Certified Payroll, LCP Tracker/LCP Certified for inhouse payroll and audit/review of sub-tier contractor payroll reports (when applicable) to ensure compliance.
- Knowledge of multi-wage determination payroll processing (fringe benefit calculation).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and comfortable operating in a fast-paced construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Sage Software/Quick Books Desktop
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $30 to start depending on experience
Benefits offered: Medical, Life, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Professional Development and Training Opportunities.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Position Title: Labor Compliance & Certified Payroll Processor for Public Works Projects
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction-Public Works
Reports to: Accounting/Payroll Supervisor
Position Summary:
Labor Compliance & Certified Payroll Processor for Public Works Projects is responsible for accurately processing payroll using ADP platform for project field employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and to provide support to field employees and internal team with payroll related inquiries. In addition, requires weekly payroll reporting using the DIR portal for multiple projects and creating our internal payroll reports utilizing LCP Certified platform.
This position requires strong background in public works construction projects, public works prevailing wage labor compliance laws. Audit, attention to details and managing multiple concurrent projects with wage determination(s), work classification(s), fringe benefit(s) for multi-counties located in California is a must and is requirement for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate employee time records per project (earnings, deductions, and fringe benefits).
- Process weekly payroll for field employees per project. Calculate wages, overtime, and retroactive pay (when applicable).
- Uploaded wage garnishments, child support orders, and other deductions through ADP.
- Monthly Trust Fund Benefit Reporting (union and/or non union): Tracking hours per weekly payroll by classification(s), prepare and report monthly hours to various union/non union/training funds to appropriate entities for multi-projects and report by deadline.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare/post general ledger entries using Sage Software.
- Create, manage and update project labor compliance documentation from inception through completion or project(s) (fringe benefit statement, statements of compliance.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review and reporting (ADP).
- Prepare and submit DIR/Trust Fund audit documentation (when applicable).
- Ensure confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
- Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and auditors.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Documented 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP or similar payroll platform, DIR & LCP Tracker reporting and monthly fringe benefit trust fund reporting.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxation, and wage-hour regulations, DIR and Union ratio requirements.
- Experience entering DIR Certified Payroll, LCP Tracker/LCP Certified for inhouse payroll and audit/review of sub-tier contractor payroll reports (when applicable) to ensure compliance.
- Knowledge of multi-wage determination payroll processing (fringe benefit calculation).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and comfortable operating in a fast-paced construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Sage Software/Quick Books Desktop
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $30 to start depending on experience
Benefits offered: Medical, Life, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Professional Development and Training Opportunities.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll processor jobs.
- 1-3 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience using ADP, Ceridian, or similar platforms
- Proficiency in multi-state payroll tax withholding and year-end W-2 reconciliation
- Experience processing garnishments, child support orders, and voluntary deductions accurately
- Strong working knowledge of FLSA overtime rules and federal payroll compliance requirements
- FPC or CPP certification from the American Payroll Association preferred or required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
Tips for Your Payroll Processor Job Search
List your payroll software by name
Employers filter resumes for specific tools like ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, and UKG. Name every platform you've processed payroll in and include the version or module where you can. Generic phrases like 'payroll systems' won't pass an applicant tracking system screen.
Quantify the complexity of your payrolls
Hiring managers want to know employee count, pay frequency, and state count, not just that you 'processed payroll.' A line like 'processed bi-weekly payroll for 800 employees across four states' tells them far more than a duty description alone.
Highlight multi-state and local tax experience
Multi-state tax compliance is one of the most common gaps employers call out in payroll hires. If you've handled state income tax withholding, local taxes, or reciprocity agreements, name the states explicitly on your resume so it's easy to spot.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists payroll processor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live payroll calculation test
Many interviews include a timed scenario where you calculate gross-to-net pay, apply a garnishment, or reconcile a discrepancy. Practice walking through each deduction step out loud so you can explain your logic, not just your answer, under pressure.
Negotiate start date around a pay cycle
Starting mid-cycle puts you in the deep end immediately. When an offer comes, ask whether your start date can align with the beginning of a pay period so you can observe one full cycle before owning it. Most employers will agree if you frame it as a quality-of-output request.
Payroll Processor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most payroll processors?
The most active employers for payroll processors right now are Texana Bank, Albright Associates, and Breckinridge Health, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, staffing firms, and large manufacturers tend to hire payroll processors on a rolling basis.
How many payroll processor jobs are remote?
About 20% of payroll processor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed payroll support. Roles focused on a single-state, salaried workforce tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions handling complex multi-state or union payrolls are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a payroll processor?
Start by building familiarity with payroll software through an entry-level accounts payable or HR coordinator role, since hands-on system access is difficult to get otherwise. Pursue the Fundamental Payroll Certification from the American Payroll Association once you have basic experience. Focus on learning garnishment rules, tax withholding tables, and pay cycle reconciliation, as those are the skills employers test most directly in interviews.
Can you get a payroll processor job with little or no experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited direct experience when those candidates can demonstrate numerical accuracy, familiarity with spreadsheets or basic accounting software, and an understanding of payroll fundamentals. Entry-level titles like payroll clerk or payroll assistant are the common starting point. Completing a payroll or accounting certificate program and earning the Fundamental Payroll Certification signals to employers that you're serious about the field even without years of hands-on history.
What does the payroll processor interview process look like?
Most payroll processor interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR covering your software experience and availability. The second is a technical interview with a payroll manager or controller that may include a written scenario or calculation exercise testing gross-to-net math, garnishment priority, or a discrepancy reconciliation. A third round, if it happens, usually involves meeting a broader finance or HR team to assess cultural fit.
Where can I find and apply to payroll processor jobs?
You can find and apply to payroll processor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles at every experience level, from entry-level payroll clerk to senior payroll specialist, in industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and professional services. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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