Certified Payroll Compliance Lead (Davis-Bacon Expert)

Ultimate Staffing; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is partnering with a well-established construction client in Fresno, CA to hire a Certified Payroll Compliance Specialist onsite. The role focuses on California Prevailing Wage and Davis-Bacon compliance, IRA guidelines, and precise payroll reporting.

The ideal candidate will manage certified payroll from subcontractors, prepare in-house reports, submit filings through DIR and LCPtracker, and advise project teams on wage requirements while coordinating with external labor

Qualifications

• Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, and Davis-Bacon requirements.
• Strong understanding of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) regulations.
• Experience using LCPtracker or similar labor compliance software preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor certified payroll reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and project-specific requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate in-house certified payroll reports using payroll and compliance software.
• Submit certified payroll reports through compliance platforms, including DIR and LCPtracker.
• Prepare and submit pre-job compliance documentation, including DAS 140 and DAS 142 forms.
• Provide guidance to project managers regarding prevailing wage requirements and subcontractor compliance.
• Communicate with subcontractors to ensure understanding of payroll and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate with third-party labor compliance firms and respond to RFIs.
• Conduct routine audits of project payroll records to identify and resolve issues.

Skills

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage compliance

Davis-Bacon requirements

Attention to detail

Tools

LCPtracker

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is partnering with a well-established construction client in Fresno, CA to hire a Certified Payroll Compliance Specialist onsite. The role focuses on California Prevailing Wage and Davis-Bacon compliance, IRA guidelines, and precise payroll reporting.

The ideal candidate will manage certified payroll from subcontractors, prepare in-house reports, submit filings through DIR and LCPtracker, and advise project teams on wage requirements while coordinating with external labor