Bilingual Wage & Hour Investigator I

State of North Carolina - Department of Labor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Labor seeks an Wage And Hour Investigator I to enforce the Wage and Hour Act, E-Verify Act, CSERA, PPS, and JLS. Investigations occur in-office or on-site, requiring driving and knowledge of wage practices.

The role involves interviewing witnesses, calculating back wages, and supporting enforcement in collaboration with legal offices. Spanish-English bilingual candidates are preferred; the incumbent will develop expertise in state and federal wage-hour laws and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or law enforcement from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Wage and Hour Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related opinions/regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; bilingual ability is preferred.
• Experience conducting investigations, auditing time and payroll records, and handling case management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations in office and on-site at business locations; interview employers, employees and witnesses.
• Evaluate findings to determine compliance or violations; calculate wages due when applicable; prepare reports.
• Coordinate with supervisors and legal teams for enforcement actions when violations are found.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Investigation techniques

Wage and hour law knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or law enforcement

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Labor seeks an Wage And Hour Investigator I to enforce the Wage and Hour Act, E-Verify Act, CSERA, PPS, and JLS. Investigations occur in-office or on-site, requiring driving and knowledge of wage practices.

The role involves interviewing witnesses, calculating back wages, and supporting enforcement in collaboration with legal offices. Spanish-English bilingual candidates are preferred; the incumbent will develop expertise in state and federal wage-hour laws and