Payroll Compliance Leadership & Oversight

Lead, mentor, and support a team of Payroll Compliance Specialists Establish department standards, workflows, and best practices for payroll compliance Manage workload assignments, track team performance, and ensure deadlines are met Provide training and technical guidance on CPR reviews, prevailing wage laws, and compliance procedures

Payroll Compliance & Documentation

Oversee the auditing of Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) for accuracy in worker classifications, wages, benefits, deductions, and hours Ensure contractor compliance with federal prevailing wage law, DBRA, and apprenticeship requirements Review supporting documentation, including Fringe Benefit Statements, training fund contributions, registrations, and apprenticeship dispatches Maintain accurate and complete labor compliance documentation for client audits and reporting

Audit Enforcement & Risk Management

Conduct compliance audits and investigations, including field interviews and on-site verifications Identify, escalate, and resolve payroll compliance violations Oversee corrective action communications and restitution processes with contractors and subcontractors Prepare and deliver compliance reports and summaries for clients, including risk mitigation strategies

Client & Stakeholder Management

Educate contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders on compliance obligations Represent the company in compliance-related meetings, presentations, and audits Partner with legal and executive leadership on complex compliance matters and enforcement issues

Systems & Reporting

Manage the use of compliance platforms, including Elation Systems, LCPtracker, and client portals Oversee preparation and submission of XML files through compliance software Track team productivity and maintain accurate project compliance logs Stay current on prevailing wage law, DBRA updates, and industry best practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of progressive experience in labor compliance, payroll auditing, or public works compliance (with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role) Strong knowledge of federal prevailing wage law, the Davis-Bacon Act (DBRA), and apprenticeship requirements Proven experience managing a team and leading compliance processes across multiple projects Proficiency with labor compliance software (e.g., Elation Systems, LCPtracker, or similar platforms) Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office Suite skills Exceptional organizational, analytical, and documentation abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly interpret and explain complex labor codes to diverse audiences Must be authorized to work in the United States and available for full-time hours

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in construction, public infrastructure, or consulting environments Familiarity with union compliance practices, wage restitution, and collective bargaining requirements Experience managing compliance audits with DOL or similar agencies

BENEFITS AND PAY:

Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution. Salary $125,000 - $150,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies