Payroll & Labor Compliance Specialist

Balfour Beatty US; London (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading construction company in Kentucky seeks a Payroll and Labor Compliance Specialist responsible for processing payroll, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and coordinating with unions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of payroll experience in a unionized construction environment, a strong understanding of California labor laws, and proficiency in payroll software. This role includes responsibilities for compliance documentation and administrative support within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a unionized construction environment.
• Strong understanding of California labor laws and prevailing wage requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Monitor compliance with California prevailing wage laws.
• Liaise with union representatives to resolve payroll issues.

Skills

Payroll experience in a unionized construction environment

Understanding of California labor laws

Proficiency in payroll software

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

JDE or similar payroll software

Job description

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid time off, education assistance, and much more:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Payroll and Labor Compliance Specialist to join our team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring operational integrity and legal compliance, directly supporting project success and employee satisfaction. The role is critical in ensuring accurate payroll processing and full compliance with California labor laws, union agreements, and prevailing wage requirements for both public and private construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees in alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including timekeeping, deductions, and benefits.
• Coordinate with field supervisors to verify hours and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of certified payroll reports for public works projects.

Labor Law Compliance

• Monitor and enforce compliance with California prevailing wage laws (DIR, SB 854, etc.).
• Prepare and submit required documentation to government agencies (e.g., DIR, LCP Tracker).
• Track and maintain labor classifications, wage determinations, and apprenticeship ratios.
• Respond to audits and labor compliance inquiries from agencies and clients.

Union Coordination

• Interpret and apply multiple union agreements across trades.
• Maintain current knowledge of union wage rates, fringe benefits, and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with union representatives to resolve payroll and compliance issues.

Administrative Support

• Support HR and accounting teams with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of field employees regarding payroll and labor compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security in all payroll and labor records.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a unionized construction environment.
• Strong understanding of California labor laws and prevailing wage requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., JDE or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with public works compliance platforms (e.g., LCP Tracker, DIR eCPR).
• Familiarity with multiple union agreements and trade classifications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is a leading provider of general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for public and private sector clients nationwide. Our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that shape how people live, work, learn, and play in our communities. Driven by innovation and lean practices, we are committed to safety through our Zero Harm® initiative, believing that no level of harm should occur as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by law.

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