Prevailing Wage Payroll Specialist (On-Site, Temp-to-Hire)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance Expert to own prevailing wage payroll processes, compliance reporting, audits, and labor compliance administration in Chino, CA. This on-site role is temp-to-hire with an hourly pay rate of $30–$38.

You will set up and manage payroll for prevailing wage projects, prepare reports, classify employees for DIR, and ensure adherence to labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with DIR Certified Payroll Reporting.
• Experience setting up and managing prevailing wage jobs.
• Hands-on experience with Certified Payroll audits and error resolution.
• Experience onboarding and managing clients within: DIRLCP Tracker/LAUSD systems.
• Strong understanding of labor compliance regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work independently and confidently as the subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage payroll for prevailing wage projects.
• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports.
• Create and maintain DIR reporting for multiple projects.
• Assist with employee and project DIR classifications.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements and labor regulations.
• Investigate and resolve certified payroll discrepancies.
• Correct reporting errors and address audit findings.
• Support payroll compliance reviews and audits.
• Work with project teams and clients to resolve compliance issues.

Skills

DIR Certified Payroll Reporting

Prevailing wage knowledge

Payroll audits

Labor compliance regulations

Client onboarding

Independent worker

Tools

DIRLCP Tracker

LAUSD systems

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance Expert to own prevailing wage payroll processes, compliance reporting, audits, and labor compliance administration in Chino, CA. This on-site role is temp-to-hire with an hourly pay rate of $30–$38.

You will set up and manage payroll for prevailing wage projects, prepare reports, classify employees for DIR, and ensure adherence to labor regulations.