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Certified Payroll Specialist- Labor Compliance
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A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$50,902 / year median in Arizona
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary The Certified Labor Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring company compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across multiple states. This role specializes in union labor compliance, certified payroll reporting, Labor Project Compliance (LPC) tracking, and prevailing wage monitoring. The Specialist ensures accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements on public and private projects. Key Responsibilities Labor Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure compliance with federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act and state prevailing wage laws. Monitor and interpret multi-state labor law requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of union agreements and labor contract provisions. Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Prepare documentation for labor board reviews, audits, and government inspections. Union & Collective Bargaining Compliance Administer union reporting requirements and ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Monitor union benefit contributions, fringe allocations, and proper classification of workers. Serve as liaison between the company and union representatives. Address grievances related to labor compliance issues. Certified Payroll & LPC Tracking Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., WH-347 forms). Track Labor Project Compliance (LPC) documentation for public works projects. Ensure proper worker classification and prevailing wage determinations. Review subcontractor payroll submissions for compliance. Maintain accurate project labor compliance records across multiple jurisdictions. Multi-State Operations Monitor varying state labor compliance laws and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with state-specific apprenticeship and prevailing wage programs. Coordinate reporting deadlines across multiple states. Maintain regulatory calendars and compliance checklists for each operating state. Audit & Reporting Conduct periodic internal labor compliance audits. Prepare reports for senior leadership regarding compliance status and risks. Identify potential violations and implement corrective action plans. Maintain document retention in accordance with regulatory requirements. Qualifications Labor Compliance Certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional, Labor Compliance Program certification, or equivalent). Minimum 3-5 years of experience in labor compliance, public works compliance, or union payroll administration.