Labor Compliance Payroll Specialist

Role Description

The ideal candidate will serve as the company’s prevailing wage expert. They will provide guidance to employees and subcontractors and develop procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with prevailing wage requirements. This candidate will be capable of interpreting contract documents and relevant laws to find accurate answers regarding prevailing wage. Their expertise will play a key role in helping the company maintain regulatory compliance

Job Duties :

• Responsible for processing weekly Davis Bacon / Prevailing Wage Certified Payroll .
• Responsible for processing payrolls outside the normal weekly processing cycle (termination checks, payroll corrections, etc.), as well as bonus checks and other special circumstance checks.
• Responsible for accurately processing all mandatory and voluntary deductions such as wage garnishments, tax liens, 401(k) salary deferrals, etc.
• Responsible for making sure company is in legal compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations pertaining to payroll administration, prevailing wage payroll, and certified wage reporting, .
• Responsible for preparing fringe benefit statements, and DAS 140, DAS 142
• Responsible to determine wage rates and determine trade classification
• Responsible to follow record keeping laws in regards to audits.
• The ability to communicate and respond to all prevailing wage questions / concerns from all

departments and Local Agencies to resolve any discrepancies in regards to CPR submissions.

Responsible for reporting to the Dept of Labor all payroll on public works projects, as required.

Responsible for remitting certified payroll to all agencies, as required.

Responsible for uploading weekly payrolls into the DIR / LCP Tracker, as required.

Responsible for the administration of, and reporting of, all fringes withheld, as well as remitting to the appropriate agencies / trusts the amounts due them each month.

Responsible for researching complex payroll questions, and implementing best practices in the weekly administration of payroll.

Responsible for completing inquiries and verifications of employment / unemployment, as necessary.

Will prepare labor reporting by running job cost reports for management on a weekly basis.

Provide customer support to both prime contractors and subcontractors as related to certified payroll

Guarantee legal compliance in completing all paperwork including all federal, state and local laws regarding prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.

Review Subcontractor payrolls and offer assistance where needed.

The ability to communicate and respond to all prevailing wage questions / concerns from all departments and Local Agencies to resolve any discrepancies in regards to CPR submissions.

Submit certified payroll reports to Managers and Supervisors as requested and needed.

Other HR related duties

Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned.

Requirements :

3-5 years’ experience in Certified Payroll / Prevailing Wage

Experience with DIR, E-CPR, LCP Tracker.

Knowledge of Labor Compliance, Multi-State, PLA requirements, Federal and State Prevailing Wage determination and processing.

Must be exceptionally organized, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.

Must be able to perform effectively under pressure.

Attention to detail, time management, and be highly communicative at all levels (verbal, written, etc.)

High level of honesty and integrity in the confidentiality of all things related to payroll

High level of computer and calculator proficiency

Partner with hiring managers and administration to identify personnel needs and then develop detailed and compliant job descriptions

Organize and coordinate recruiting process (create ads, manage on-line postings / ATS, schedule interviews, administer assessments, extend offers, prepare new hire paperwork)

Organize and implement the onboarding process for new hires (conduct orientation, present and explain benefit offerings, and provide employees with a welcoming and inclusive experience)

Assess potential candidates for fit within position (skills, education, competency, culture alignment)

Provide employee relations support for employees and managers, including resolving issues

Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned by VP of Finance, Controller and Payroll

Supervisor.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Paid time off

Compensation : (65,000 to 80,000 annually)

Schedule :

8-hour shift Monday to Friday

Work setting :

Office

Work Location : In person

Montebello, CA 90640 : Relocate before starting work (Required)