Certified Payroll Specialist: Prevailing Wage & Compliance

Tarvos Talent

Texas

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

Tarvos Talent is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to support a project-based organization with complex payroll compliance. The role focuses on prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll reporting, and union compliance across construction projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CPR reporting, can interpret Davis‑Bacon requirements, and manage detailed payroll documentation. Collaboration with internal teams in a deadline-driven environment is essential; proficiency in

Qualifications

Hands-on CPR reporting experience.
Understanding of prevailing wage regulations.
Experience with construction/public works payrolls.
Knowledge of wage determinations and fringe benefits.
Strong Excel skills for payroll analytics.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) for public works and government-funded projects.
Interpret federal, state, and local prevailing wage determinations, including Davis-Bacon requirements.
Verify employee classifications, wage rates, overtime, and fringe benefits.
Review and administer union payroll requirements and collective bargaining agreements.
Calculate and reconcile employer-paid fringe benefit credits.
Audit payroll records, timesheets, labor distributions, and project coding for accuracy.