We are seeking a detail-oriented Labor Compliance Specialist to join their team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with state and federal labor regulations across multiple projects.
Position Summary
The Labor Compliance Specialist will oversee labor compliance efforts for all applicable projects, ensuring adherence to prevailing wage laws, certified payroll requirements, and regulatory reporting. This individual will partner closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and governing agencies to maintain full compliance and protect the organization from risk.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee labor compliance programs and ensure alignment with federal, state, and local labor regulations
Review certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance with prevailing wage and labor standards
Conduct audits, investigations, and compliance reviews of contractor and subcontractor records
Manage and track documentation within compliance systems (e.g., LCPtracker, Elation Systems, or similar)
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Davis-Bacon, California DIR, and other wage determination requirements
Prepare and submit required compliance reports and documentation to relevant agencies
Provide training and guidance to internal teams and vendors regarding labor compliance requirements
Support internal and external audits and agency inquiries
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline compliance monitoring
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of experience in labor compliance, prevailing wage administration, or related field
Strong knowledge of federal and California labor laws (including Davis-Bacon, DIR, and wage determinations)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and compliance reporting tools such as LCPtracker or Elation Systems
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and accuracy
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Compliance Specialist • Tustin, California, United States