About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Prevailing Wage Specialist to manage certified payroll and compliance across multiple states. This role is critical to ensuring that our company meets all federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements for public works and government-funded projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Davis-Bacon, state-specific prevailing wage laws, and multi-state payroll compliance, along with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and process certified payroll for multiple states and projects in compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and local regulations.

Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports using electronic platforms such as LCPtracker, eMars, or similar systems.

Maintain accurate records of job classifications, wage determinations, and fringe benefit calculations.

Ensure subcontractor compliance by reviewing certified payrolls and verifying wage rates.

Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to ensure all employees and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time.

Stay current on federal and state labor compliance updates and apply new regulations as needed.

Support audits, investigations, and reporting requests from government agencies.

Assist in onboarding and training staff on prevailing wage and compliance procedures.

Reconcile payroll reports and maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in prevailing wage, certified payroll, or construction payroll compliance.

Strong knowledge of Davis-Bacon, DIR, and multi-state prevailing wage laws.

Proficiency in certified payroll software (e.g., LCPtracker, eMars, Elation Systems) and ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, ADP, or similar).

Understanding of union and non-union payroll structures.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with field, accounting, and compliance teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across states and projects.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.