Payroll Compliance Specialist

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. SUMMARY:     The Compliance Specialist   is r esponsible for   managing compliance and payroll processes for construction projects, ensuring trade partner adherence to regulatory and wage requirements.   Oversees   project setup, compliance tracking, and reporting, while   identifying   and resolving non-compliance issues. Provides education, mentoring, and onboarding for trade partners and project teams, and collaborates with internal departments to   maintain   accurate   records, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience     Experience with compliance tracking, payroll audits,   or   regulatory reporting in construction or related industries   Proficiency   in compliance software for data management and reporting   Understanding   of   wage compliance, socio-economic programs, and trade partner regulations   Excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and manage trade partners and project teams   Ability to analyze data,   identify   issues,   interpret compliance requirements,   and implement corrective actions with attention to detail   P ersistence   and professionalism   in managing challenging or non-compliant trade partners   Experience coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and   accurate   recordkeeping   K nowledge of construction compliance requirements such as prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon,   and   certified payroll    TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:   Compliance Management   Set up project   accounts , invite trade partners, and track weekly compliance through LCP Tracker and /or   other compliance software   Ensure posting requirements and regulatory standards are consistently met   Identify   non-compliance issues,   determine   remedies, and   maintain   accurate   recordkeeping   Collaborate with the legal department on compliance discrepancies ,   regulatory updates , and contract language   Payroll Reporting   + Workforce Development    Receive, review, and audit weekly payroll reports from trade partners, communicating discrepancies to relevant   stakeholders   Coordinate with clients and trade partners to   submit   initial ,   periodic , and final   compliance reports   Generate quarterly reports   for relevant compliance requirements   and   assist   teams with   analyzing trade partner inclusion/exclusion for compliance requirements   Utilize Excel and other tools to   maintain   data accuracy for weekly and periodic reporting   Reviews owner’s contract language to   determine   good-faith efforts and/or workforce development requirements   A ttend industry events such as trade partner fairs, hiring events,   and   educational courses   Risk Management & Problem Solving   Manage delinquent or challenging trade partners with persistence and professionalism   Lead   project C ompliance   K ickoff   M eetings and provide guidance to project teams to mitigate risks   Education & Mentoring   Develop and present wage compliance and socio-economic education programs   Mentor and educate trade partners, project team members, and department colleagues on compliance regulations and project requirements   Participate in onboarding new trade partners and communicat ion of   wage assurance expectations   Collaboration & Team Support   Assist   project teams in interpreting compliance requirements and ensuring trade partner adherence   Serve as a point of contact for compliance questions and guidance across departments   Ensures   the project   team is aware of   relevant   wage scale s , jurisdictional compliance requirements, and contract lang uage supports   the   project's   needs   CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:   Autonomy + Accountability   Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems    Receives instruction,   guidance   and direction from others   Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed   impacts   team and   /   or projects     Business Impact   Impacts   own team and adjacent teams   Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency   Assists   in basic business development tasks   Talent Development   Acts as a resource for team members with less experience   May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements     Problem Solving + Resiliency   Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight   Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration   DAVIS CORE VALUES:   TRUST   Excellence in Service   –   Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations   Inclusion   –   Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging   Integrity   –   Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions   Building Relationships   –   Creating and   maintaining   strong partnerships through leadership, creative   solutions   and hard work T he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $74,500.00 - $95,000.00 DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assi