Payroll & Labor Compliance Admin

Ultimate Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a detail-oriented Payroll & Labor Compliance Administrator onsite in San Diego, CA. Contract assignment: Sept 14, 2026 – Apr 2, 2027. Pay: $30.00-$37.00/hour DOE.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, certified payroll reporting, and labor compliance for public works and government-funded projects. Required: 2+ years in payroll or labor compliance, construction industry experience, prevailing wage knowledge, LCPtracker or eComply experience, strong Excel, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll, certified payroll, or labor compliance experience.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws and labor compliance requirements.
• Experience with LCPtracker, eComply, or similar certified payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data entry skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify weekly payroll and employee time records.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and California DIR regulations.
• Track and report STW requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll, labor compliance, and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams regarding compliance deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Utilize systems such as LCPtracker, eComply, or similar certified payroll platforms.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Excel

Compliance knowledge

Tools

LCPtracker

eComply

Job description

Payroll & Labor Compliance Administrator

Onsite | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contract Assignment: September 14, 2026 - April 2, 2027
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00/hour DOE
Interviews begin after the hiring manager returns from PTO on August 31

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Labor Compliance Administrator with experience in the construction industry and a strong understanding of prevailing wage regulations. This individual will be responsible for payroll administration, certified payroll reporting, and labor compliance activities for public works and government-funded projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify weekly payroll and employee time records.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and California DIR regulations.
• Track and report Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll, labor compliance, and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams regarding compliance deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Utilize systems such as LCPtracker, eComply, or similar certified payroll platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll, certified payroll, or labor compliance experience
• Construction industry experience required
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws and labor compliance requirements
• Experience with LCPtracker, eComply, or similar certified payroll systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data entry skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience with public works projects
• OCIP/CCIP reporting experience
• Experience supporting labor compliance audits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.