Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator with experience in certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance to support a high-volume, project-based environment. This role will focus on auditing payroll data, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting accurate reporting across active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit certified payroll reports against pay stubs, hours worked, and internal systems to ensure accuracy
• Prepare and review certified payroll reports (including WH-347 and similar documentation)
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements
• Identify and resolve discrepancies related to wages, benefits, and overtime
• Perform and validate retro pay / restitution calculations as needed
• Support compliance reviews, including wage determinations and employee classifications
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll and project documentation
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure proper pay rates are applied on applicable projects

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in certified payroll, prevailing wage, or payroll compliance
• Working knowledge of Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage regulations
• Hands-on experience reviewing and interpreting certified payroll reports (not just processing)
• Experience with retro pay calculations and discrepancy resolution
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and reconcile complex data
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic calculations)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, public works, or government-funded projects
• Background in payroll auditing or compliance review
• Familiarity with multi-state or high-volume payroll environments
• Exposure to payroll systems and HRIS platforms

Work Environment

• High-volume, fast-paced environment supporting multiple active projects
• Full-time workload with focus on accuracy, compliance, and data integrity
• No strict production metrics—success is based on quality, comprehension, and attention to detail
• Systems and internal processes will be trained

Compensation

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