Wage And Hour Investigator 1 Hybrid #260805-9240SH-001

State of Connecticut; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Job summary

State of Connecticut’s Wage and Workplace Standards Unit seeks a Wage and Hour Investigator 1 in Wethersfield, CT. The role audits payroll and time records, interviews workers and employers, and applies wage/hour laws to real-world cases.

Strong written and verbal communication is essential for transparent reporting and collaboration with stakeholders. This full-time position offers a structured training program, career growth, and the chance to protect Connecticut workers while ensuring

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in labor management relations involving rates of pay, hours of work, conditions of employment and regulations of wages.
• Substitutions allowed include college coursework and advanced degrees as described in the job posting.
• Experience in payroll, timekeeping, or accounting is considered relevant.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws and payroll methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit payroll and time records for compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Investigate complaints and interview employees, employers, and others.
• Collect data in wage rate surveys across occupations and industries.
• Prepare reports and assemble evidence for hearings or court proceedings.
• Transcribe wage claims and support hearings with accurate documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Arithmetic

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Introduction

Do you have five (5) years of experience in labor management relations involving rates of pay, hours of work, conditions of employment and regulations of wages OR with payroll, timekeeping or accounting practices? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you as a Wage and Hour Investigator 1! The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (CTDOL) – Wage and Workplace Standards Unit – is currently recruiting for multiple Wage and Hour Investigator 1 positions located in Wethersfield, CT.

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated by meaningful public service? The Connecticut Department of Labor’s Wage and Workplace Standards Division is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team as a Wage and Hour Investigator 1. In this role, you will play a vital part in protecting the rights of Connecticut workers and employers while ensuring compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with numbers and reviewing records with precision and accuracy. As an investigator, you will audit payroll and time records, analyze data, and apply labor laws and regulations to real-world situations. Your problem-solving skills will help you assess complex situations, determine compliance, and support fair workplace practices across the state.

You will conduct investigations into wage complaints, interview employees and employers, and lead fact‑finding conferences. In addition, you will transcribe wage claims, prepare detailed reports, and assemble evidence for hearings or court proceedings. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will clearly explain findings and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.

This position offers a structured training program with mentorship and professional development opportunities, providing a clear path for growth and advancement. If you are eager to learn, committed to accuracy and fairness, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this role offers the chance to build a better Connecticut—one workplace at a time.

Position Highlights

• Full-time | 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

What We Can Offer You

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

About The Department Of Labor

The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (CTDOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this ever‑changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high‑integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.

Purpose Of Job Class (Nature Of Work)

In the Labor Department this class is accountable for conducting investigations into employers compliance with minimum wage and hour law.

Examples Of Duties

• Audits payroll and time records of employers for compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws and regulations;
• Investigates complaints and interviews employees, employers and other persons or agencies concerning complaints;
• Collects statistical data in surveys of wage rates and hours worked in various occupations and industries;
• Initiates and conducts fact finding conferences;
• Transcribes claims for wages when such are found due under existing laws;
• Prepares reports and assembles evidence for hearings or court cases;
• Conducts cost of living surveys as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill And Ability

• Knowledge of
  • relevant state and federal wage and hour laws;
  • payroll methods;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • arithmetical computation skills;
• Ability to investigate.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Five (5) years of experience in labor management relations involving rates of pay, hours of work, conditions of employment and regulations of wages OR with payroll, timekeeping or accounting practices.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in business or public administration, finance or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience researching, interpreting, and consulting on CT labor laws and regulations, and employment practices.
• Experience gathering and documenting written and verbal information.
• Experience collecting and codifying numerical data.
• Experience with conducting interviews, resolving conflict, and communicating through a variety of platforms.
• Experience working with people from different cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

An Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.