Payroll Wage Specialist

Position Overview

4 Corner Resources is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Wage Specialist to support a high-volume, compliance-focused payroll operation. This role ensures full compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and project-specific reporting requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing certified payroll across multiple states for both union and non-union workforces. This is a lead-level role supporting 300 active certified payroll (CPR) projects, requiring strong organization, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) across multiple states in compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements
• Review CPR documentation, including Statements of Compliance, Wage and Hour Records, Deduction Records, and Fringe Benefit Records
• Ensure dates, signatures, employee classifications, project information, and supporting documentation are complete and compliant
• Verify employee pay based on applicable wage determinations, job classifications, fringe benefits, union requirements, and locality specific wage tables
• Audit payroll calculations, including project gross wages, weekly gross wages, approved deductions, fringe benefits, and net pay
• Research and resolve discrepancies, including missing payrolls, interview findings, proof of payment requests, and employee verification issues
• Manage reporting requirements and deadlines across 300 active certified payroll projects
• Utilize certified payroll reporting systems such as LCPtracker, AASHTOWare, SkillSmart, DocExpress, eMars, Elations, and other state specific platforms
• Utilize Dayforce for payroll processing and reporting as the organization transitions to the platform
• Partner with internal teams, subcontractors, and compliance agencies to resolve issues and ensure timely, accurate submissions

Qualifications

• Hands on experience preparing and submitting Certified Payroll Reports across multiple states
• Strong knowledge of Davis Bacon Act requirements and state prevailing wage laws
• Hands on experience processing payroll for union and non union workforces
• Experience using electronic certified payroll reporting systems such as LCPtracker, AASHTOWare, SkillSmart, DocExpress, eMars, Elations, or similar platforms
• Ability to interpret wage determinations, job classifications, fringe benefit requirements, project specifications, and applicable regulations
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of certified payroll projects while balancing multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll, certified payroll, or related administrative experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required