Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist

TEKsystems; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to the FLSA and related wage guidelines. This role involves reviewing consultant employment documentation to ensure proper pay practices and correct classification of employees.

The specialist collaborates with the Wage and Hour Administrator to perform structured and ad hoc reporting and audits of classification records, supporting teams and leadership with compliant, accurate information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting preferred or relevant work experience.
• Must possess ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to function in an open environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Review primary job duties and professional skills to ensure adherence to FLSA regulations.
• Perform internal audits and develop processes to ensure proper pay practices.
• Research, update, and maintain Wage and Hour policy and process documentation.
• Provide high-level customer service to Field Support, Recruiting, Sales Teams, and leadership.
• Execute additional tasks as required.

Skills

Independent judgment

Team player

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting or relevant work experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

Scope of Position:

Reporting to the Wage and Hour MOS, the Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence to FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) and other wage related guidelines and regulations. The Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist is proficient in the review and analysis of consultant employment documentation to ensure proper payment and classification of employees. The Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist is also responsible for partnering with the Wage and Hour Administrator to perform structured, as well as ad hoc, reporting and auditing of consultant employment classification records.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is the review of primary job duties and professional skills (based on a resume) of employees to ensure adherence to FLSA regulations and guidelines as dictated by the Department of Labor
• Performance of internal audits and development and implementation of processes to ensure proper pay practices
• Research, update, and maintain Wage and Hour policy and process documentation, as well as internal training and education materials
• Provide the highest level of customer service to our Field Support, Recruiting, and Sales Teams, as well as corporate leadership
• Additional tasks as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting preferred or relevant work experience
• Must possess ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to function in an open environment
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel and MS Word

*NOTE: This position requires a training period not to exceed 90 days, to confirm proficiency of the person to perform the duties of the role. During the training period this position will be an hourly, non-exempt position paid at a lower hourly rate to be determined by TEKsystems. Once the candidate’s proficiency to perform the duties of the role has been confirmed, the position will convert to a salaried, exempt position at a higher compensation to be determined by TEKsystems.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employees receive a competitive base salary, commission, and an exceptional benefits package including a 401(k) company matched retirement savings plan, parental leave and vacation, personal and holiday pay.

• Medical – BlueCross BlueShield Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental – MetLife
• Vision – Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Insurance – Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Additional benefits include:

• Short-term and long-term disability
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Education assistance
• Employee discounts on cars, electronics, travel, etc.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. To view the EEO is the law posterclick here. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Compensation: $25/hr and eligible for overtime + up to $1,000 bonus (quarterly)

City and County of San Francisco:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

City of LA:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.