Labor Compliance Specialist I

Compensation Range
$31.25 - $34.62 Hourly Rate

Job Description Summary:
This position provides overall labor compliance support to ensure construction projects comply with labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, and project-specific labor requirements on assigned market(s).

Job Description:

POSIITON RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Able to perform all essential Labor Compliance Analyst responsibilities
• Responsible for labor compliance activities on assigned projects across various markets including identifying labor compliance requirements and project set up.
• Communicate project specific labor compliance requirements to subcontractors/vendors.
• Monitor and audit certified payroll for internal self-perform and external subcontractors.
• Perform audits on projects and communicate issues or non-compliant items to appropriate parties to resolve.
• Develop risk assessments on Compliance Programs and escalate issues to senior labor compliance team members to assist with identifying appropriate solutions.
• Participate in third party / Government reviews, audits and inquiries. Compile necessary information/documents and work with appropriate departments and senior labor compliance staff to address issues.
• Resolve lower risk grievances with appropriate guidance and supervision.
• Review and verify payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, apprenticeship paperwork, and other relevant documents to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Work with subcontractor's staff to issue requests for missing and revised documentation needed to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure projects are compliant with organizational policies and procedures.
• Use LCP Tracker and other compliance software to review and approve certified payroll and payroll documents.
• Verify subcontractors/vendors compliant status to approve payment.
• Travel to job sites for pre-construction meetings, training/education, and relevant activities, as necessary.
• Maintain compliance files and databases updated and available.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
• Coordinate and assist with internal labor compliance training.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of labor compliance experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in business or related degree desired and/or equivalent working experience.
• Experience working with Public Works Labor Compliance Programs and/or Project Labor Agreements
• Basic understanding of relevant labor codes/laws
• General knowledge of employment practices in the construction industry and state labor regulations
• Experience with prevailing wage enforcement, analyzing data, and auditing
• Computer proficiency including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Familiar with LCP Tracker, OCPS, Elations, ecomply, DIR eCPR, other agency portals preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills
• Ability to use critical thinking to resolve daily challenges and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability and means to travel as needed.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.