Prevailing Wage Specialist

Job ID
134707
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Houston, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Prevailing Wage Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

The prevailing wage specialist supports payroll accuracy and compliance by administering, validating, and preparing HR and payroll-impacting data related to prevailing wage regulations. This role ensures accurate data collection, validation, and reporting to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end prevailing wage and certified payroll processes
  • Collect, review, and validate payroll data for prevailing wage compliance
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., WH-347 or state equivalents)
  • Ensure employee classifications, wage rates, fringes, and hours align to wage determinations
  • Partner with payroll to resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close
  • Monitor compliance with prevailing wage requirements
  • Maintain documentation and audit-ready records for compliance reviews
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries related to certified payroll and prevailing wage
  • Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required reports
  • Escalate compliance risks, errors, or gaps to leadership with recommended actions
  • Support process improvements and standardization efforts within payroll and HR operations
  • Coach and mentor less experienced team members and act as a subject matter expert

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mis, business administration, or similar area of study, or high school diploma or ged with four years of relevant work experience
  • 2–4 years of experience in certified payroll and/or prevailing wage administration
  • Certified payroll professional (cpp) or equivalent certification
  • Hands-on experience preparing certified payroll reports
  • Strong understanding of prevailing wage regulations (federal, state, and local)
  • Experience working with payroll data, wage determinations, and labor classifications
  • High attention to detail with strong validation and quality control skills
  • Ability to manage recurring deadlines and compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting multi-state or complex prevailing wage populations
  • Prior experience in an hr service center, payroll operations, or shared services environment
  • Expertise with payroll and hcm systems (e.g., oracle hcm, ukg, adp, workday)
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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