Payroll Compliance Analyst

Atlas; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off

401k

Life Insurance

Learning & Development

Flexibility

Belonging

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Payroll Compliance Analyst to ensure prevailing wage and union payroll compliance across our multi-state operations. You will work with CBAs, DIR determinations, and certified payroll reporting.

This role requires 5+ years of payroll experience, CPP preferred, and proficiency with ADP/UKG systems. Join a team of 3,500 employees delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
• CPP or FPC or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years payroll experience, with at least 3 years in prevailing wage/union payroll.
• Experience with California DIR determinations and public works payroll compliance.
• Proficient Excel; ability to interpret labor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prevailing Wage Administration across projects and wage determinations.
• Union Payroll Compliance including CBA/PLA interpretation and fringe benefit deductions.
• Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Audits of payroll transactions and internal controls; ensure wage-and-hour compliance.
• Fringe benefit administration and tool/system support for prevailing wage calculations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business Admin

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Lyric

UKG

Job description

About Atlas Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project

Job Description The Payroll Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal state local union and prevailing wage regulations across multiple business units This role serves as the subject matter expert for prevailing wage administration union payroll compliance certified payroll reporting California DIR requirements wage determinations fringe benefit calculations and labor agreement administration

Core Responsibilities

• Prevailing Wage AdministrationReview and interpret federal state and local prevailing wage determinationsMaintain current knowledge of California DIR determinations and wage rate updatesAnalyze project requirements to determine applicable prevailing wage classifications and ratesCalculate prevailing wage base rates employer paid fringe benefits and supplemental wagesValidate prevailing wage compliance for public works and government funded projects
• Union Payroll ComplianceInterpret and administer collective bargaining agreements CBA and PLAsValidate union wage rates benefit contributions dues deductions and working rulesEnsure accurate calculation and remittance of union fringe benefit contributionsReconcile union reports and contributions to payroll recordsSupport union audits and respond to requests for payroll records and supporting documentation
• Certified Payroll & Regulatory ReportingPrepare and review Certified Payroll Reports CPREnsure compliance with Davis Bacon state prevailing wage and project specific reporting requirementsSubmit required compliance reports to government agencies and customersMaintain documentation supporting wage determinations fringe calculations and payroll reporting
• Payroll Compliance & AuditingConduct periodic audits of prevailing wage and union payroll transactionsReview payroll earnings labor distributions and project coding for complianceIdentify compliance risks and recommend corrective actionsDevelop and maintain payroll compliance procedures and internal controlsMonitor payroll processes to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
• Fringe Benefit AdministrationCalculate employer paid fringe benefit creditsAnalyze fringe benefit costs and determine applicable hourly fringe creditsReconcile fringe calculations and ensure accurate allocation across projects and employeesSupport implementation and maintenance of prevailing wage calculation tools and systems

Youll thrive here if you have Education Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferredCPP Payroll Certified ProfessionalEquivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educationFundamental Payroll Certification FPC or Certified Payroll Professional CPPExperience with ADP Workforce Now ADP Lyric UKG or similar payroll systemsExperience with Certified Payroll software solutionsExperience Minimum 5 years of payroll experienceMinimum 3 years specializing in prevailing wage andor union payroll administrationExperience with California DIR determinations and public works payroll complianceExperience preparing Certified Payroll ReportsExperience supporting union audits and labor compliance reviewsMulti state payroll experience preferredAdvanced Excel skills including formulas lookups and data analysisAbility to interpret complex labor agreements and regulatory guidanceStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

What you can expect from us

• The A Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life
• Health & Wellness We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no cost employee only medical coverage
• Time Off & Family Support We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave SSL and paid parental leave
• Retirement We help employees plan for the future with a 401k and company match
• Insurance To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance
• Safety Program We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
• Learning & Development We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
• Belonging We support Employee Communities ECs voluntary employee led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes
• Flexibility May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities
• Our people and our culture are central to our work Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients
• Life We enhance the quality of life We value people and safety above all else
• Heart As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect Trust We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability Mastery Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work

About the Job

Career Level Manager

Employment Type Full time

Compensation 80000 85000 annually

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave andor family care leave gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Atlas