Prevailing Wage Specialist Robert Half - 3.9 Santa Ana, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $30 - $34 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Labor law compliance Contract documentation review Contract interpretation Labor contracts Full Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Prevailing Wage Specialist to support payroll operations for a workforce that includes both union and non-union employees in California. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll, prevailing wage rules, and fringe benefit administration who can maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help ensure payroll practices align with labor regulations, collective bargaining obligations, and company standards while delivering timely and reliable processing.

Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, including workers covered by union agreements as well as non-union staff. Review payroll activity to confirm compliance with prevailing wage requirements, labor regulations, and applicable contractual obligations. Calculate and reconcile fringe benefit amounts, deductions, and other wage-related components to support accurate employee compensation. Interpret union contract terms and apply them correctly to earnings, dues, reporting, and related payroll transactions. Prepare and maintain payroll records, union documentation, and wage reports with a strong focus on precision and audit readiness. Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve employee pay issues, and coordinate corrections in a timely manner. Support reporting and tracking activities within payroll systems, including updates tied to internal tools and operational processes. Partner with internal teams to help maintain consistent payroll procedures, meet deadlines, and uphold policy compliance. At least 3 years of experience in payroll, with hands-on responsibility for full-cycle processing. Background handling payroll for large employee groups, including environments with more than 500 employees. Demonstrated experience working with union payroll, union dues, union reporting, and collective bargaining agreements. Strong understanding of prevailing wage standards and fringe benefit calculations. Familiarity with payroll administration for both union and non-union workforces. Ability to interpret payroll regulations and apply them accurately in day-to-day processing. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .