SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:
As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy-expanding our collective capability to deliver high-quality infrastructure services to the power industry. By joining SOLV Energy's comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we're improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility-scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy's careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day-to-day work, responsibilities, and decision-making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing that supports our employees and drives organizational success. We're seeking a skilled payroll professional who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and adept at managing both routine and complex payroll tasks, including on-cycle and off-cycle processes.

This role is based full-time in our office in Sacramento, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and submitcertified payroll reports(e.g., WH-347 forms) in compliance with prevailing wage laws
• Create/submit certified payroll reports, required forms (DAS 140/142, Fringe Benefit Statements and other required forms) in various platforms (ie LCPTracker, Elations, E-mars)
• Understanding of union agreements and fringe benefit calculations
• Be familiar with California DIR requirements
• Produce/maintain apprentice certificates
• Ensure compliance with theDavis-Bacon Actand other federal/state labor regulations
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee classifications, fringe benefits, and job codes
• Track and apply correct prevailing wage rates for various job classifications
• Coordinate with payroll manager, HR, accounting, and project managers to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Stay up to date on changes in payroll laws and compliance requirements

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years of payroll experience, withcertified payrollor prevailing wage experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state wage laws, including theFair Labor Standards Act
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Workday, Spectrum, ADP)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$35.10 - $43.87

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12956

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.