Labor and Compliance Specialist

Express Employment Professionals2255 Watt Ave Suite 50 Sacramento CA  95825Phone: 916-485-6923Email: SacramentoCANE@ExpressPros.com
Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance Analyst – Part-TimeLocation: Sacramento, CA
Pay: $25.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Part-Time | 2–3 Days per Week
Work Arrangement: Onsite with potential hybrid flexibility for the right candidate
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance Analyst to support prevailing wage and public works construction projects.This is a part-time opportunity working approximately 2–3 days per week and is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in certified payroll, prevailing wage, and labor compliance who is looking for a flexible schedule.The Compliance Analyst will work with project teams and administrative staff to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor requirements. For the right candidate with strong experience and the ability to work independently, a hybrid/remote schedule may be considered.Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review certified payroll and labor compliance documentation for public works and prevailing wage projects.
• Provide guidance regarding federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements.
• Support compliance with:
  • Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA)
  • California prevailing wage requirements
  • Local and municipal prevailing wage requirements
  • Apprenticeship requirements
  • Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements
• Review certified payroll submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Identify payroll discrepancies, missing documentation, late submissions, and other compliance concerns.
• Track compliance issues and work with project teams and subcontractors to resolve findings and corrective actions.
• Utilize systems such as LCPtracker, Elations, eComply, and other electronic certified payroll platforms.
• Respond to certified payroll and prevailing wage questions from project teams and subcontractors.
• Assist with subcontractor training and provide guidance regarding proper payroll submissions.
• Conduct remote compliance reviews to ensure projects are meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance calendars for reporting deadlines, submissions, training, and assessments.
• Assist with the startup and onboarding of new certified payroll and prevailing wage projects.
• Support regulatory visits, audits, inspections, and requests for documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes related to prevailing wage, public works, and labor compliance.
• Maintain organized and accurate compliance records and project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of certified payroll and/or prevailing wage labor compliance experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of California prevailing wage and public works requirements.
• Experience with Davis-Bacon and federally funded projects preferred.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship and Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements is a plus.
• Experience with LCPtracker, Elations, eComply, or similar certified payroll/compliance platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to research and interpret labor compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, law, construction management, or a related field preferred; equivalent directly related experience will be considered.
• Ability to occasionally travel to local project/job sites as needed.

Schedule & CompensationPay: $25.00–$27.00 per hour, DOE
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 2–3 days per weekSome flexibility in the weekly schedule may be available based on project needs. Hybrid/remote flexibility may also be considered for an experienced candidate who can independently manage assigned compliance responsibilities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.