Prevailing Wage Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist - Prevailing Wage (Hybrid - Long Beach, CA)

Vaco is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist with strong prevailing wage expertise to join a growing team in Long Beach, CA. This is a critical, direct hire opportunity and the chance to make an immediate impact.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have deep knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, and are skilled in multi-state payroll, we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do:

• Process and review semi-monthly payrolls for 1,350-1,400 employees (exempt and non-exempt)

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws

• Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, promotions, and benefit deductions

• Audit and reconcile payroll reports; resolve discrepancies

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports (941, W-2, W-3, 940)

• Collaborate with HR and Finance on employee data, benefits, and payroll integration

• Lead prevailing wage and labor/contract compliance programs

• Monitor business activities for prevailing wage compliance and provide guidance to leadership

• Stay up-to-date on wage regulations and train managers on compliance requirements

• Support internal/external payroll audits and month-end closing tasks

• Mentor junior payroll staff and lead process improvement initiatives

What Were Looking For:

• 7 years experience in prevailing wage, certified payroll, and contract compliance

• Multi-state payroll experience required

• Workday experience a plus (ADP, Paycom, Paylocity also considered)

• Strong knowledge of FLSA, wage/hour regulations, and payroll best practices

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred

• CPP, FPC, or similar payroll certifications a plus

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

  Join a collaborative payroll team of 4 within a large, multi-state organization

• Be the subject matter expert on prevailing wage compliance

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan.