Prevailing Wage Specialist POST NUMBER: 454064
Senior Payroll Specialist – Prevailing Wage (Hybrid – Long Beach, CA)
Vaco is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist with strong prevailing wage expertise to join a growing team in Long Beach, CA. This is a critical, direct hire opportunity and the chance to make an immediate impact.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have deep knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, and are skilled in multi-state payroll, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
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Process and review semi-monthly payrolls for 1,350–1,400 employees (exempt and non-exempt)
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws
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Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, promotions, and benefit deductions
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Audit and reconcile payroll reports; resolve discrepancies
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Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports (941, W-2, W-3, 940)
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Collaborate with HR and Finance on employee data, benefits, and payroll integration
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Lead prevailing wage and labor/contract compliance programs
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Monitor business activities for prevailing wage compliance and provide guidance to leadership
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Stay up-to-date on wage regulations and train managers on compliance requirements
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Support internal/external payroll audits and month-end closing tasks
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Mentor junior payroll staff and lead process improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
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7 years’ experience in prevailing wage, certified payroll, and contract compliance
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Multi-state payroll experience required
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Workday experience a plus (ADP, Paycom, Paylocity also considered)
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Strong knowledge of FLSA, wage/hour regulations, and payroll best practices
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred
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CPP, FPC, or similar payroll certifications a plus
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Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
Join a collaborative payroll team of 4 within a large, multi-state organization -
Be the subject matter expert on prevailing wage compliance
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
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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:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
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.