Payroll Compliance Specialist

Robert Half - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Compliance Specialist role at Robert Half in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses on ensuring compliance with labor regulations by reviewing and verifying Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) and related documents for construction projects. The position involves tracking changes in labor regulations, developing compliance policies, and facilitating communication with contractors to resolve compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify Certified Payroll Records, fringe benefit statements, training contributions, and apprenticeship documents to ascertain compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Facilitate the accurate reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations.
• Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies relative to compliance issues.
• Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; apply these changes/updates to our labor compliance procedures and practices.
• Assist in the development of labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates, and instructional/operations manuals.
• Prepare monthly reports to summarize review findings.
• Present labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure projects achieve compliance with applicable apprentice requirements.
• Monitor apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local agencies regulations.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a payroll compliance role and MUST have experience with LCP tracker software.
• Have a strong understanding and experience with Certified Payroll.
• Proficient in conducting audits related to payroll compliance.
• Have experience and knowledge in managing multi-state payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with payroll software and related technology.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance regulations and laws at federal, state, and local levels.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan