We’re Hiring! Our key client is hiring and looking to add a Senior Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested.
Pay Rate: $45.48/hour on W2
Work Type: Onsite – Houston, TX 77002
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Duration: 6-month contract (with possible extension and/or conversion)
Job Overview:
* The Senior Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist supports payroll accuracy and compliance by administering, validating, and preparing HR and payroll-impacting data in advance of payroll execution, with a specialized focus on certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
* This role ensures accurate reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations and strengthens compliance, payroll data quality, and audit readiness.
Key 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 and state equivalents)
* Ensure employee classifications, wage rates, fringes, and hours align with wage determinations.
* Partner with Payroll to resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close.
* Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements.
* Maintain documentation and audit-ready records.
* Respond to internal and external certified payroll inquiries.
* Track reporting deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
* Escalate compliance risks with recommended actions.
* Support process improvements and standardization efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Coach and mentor less experienced team members
* Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or related field.
* OR High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant experience.
* 2-4 years of certified payroll and/or prevailing wage administration.
* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent preferred.
* Hands-on experience preparing certified payroll reports.
* Strong understanding of federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations.
* Experience with wage determinations and labor classifications.
* Strong data validation and quality control skills.
* Experience in payroll or shared services environments.
* Advanced knowledge of payroll/HCM systems (Excel, Oracle HCM, UKG, ADP, Workday)
* Ability to manage recurring compliance deadlines.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Highly professional and poised.
* Prior leadership or senior-level experience.
* Agile mindset
* Exercises professional judgment with minimal supervision.
* Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Manufacturing (10,000+ employee environments preferred)
* Comfortable in fast-paced corporate environments.
* Self-starter
Raise PBC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Raise PBC is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.