Payroll Compliance Manager
Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Payroll Compliance Manager to join their Denver CO office. The Payroll Compliance Manager leads and oversees payroll compliance across multiple projects ensuring adherence to federal prevailing wage laws the Davis-Bacon Act (DBRA) and apprenticeship requirements. This role manages a team of Payroll Compliance Specialists establishes best practices conducts audits resolves violations and partners with contractors and stakeholders to educate and enforce compliance obligations. The Manager also oversees compliance platforms prepares client reports and advises leadership on risk mitigation.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Payroll Compliance Leadership & Oversight
- Lead mentor and support a team of Payroll Compliance Specialists
- Establish department standards workflows and best practices for payroll compliance
- Manage workload assignments track team performance and ensure deadlines are met
- Provide training and technical guidance on CPR reviews prevailing wage laws and compliance procedures
- Payroll Compliance & Documentation
- Oversee the auditing of Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) for accuracy in worker classifications wages benefits deductions and hours
- Ensure contractor compliance with federal prevailing wage law DBRA and apprenticeship requirements
- Review supporting documentation including Fringe Benefit Statements training fund contributions registrations and apprenticeship dispatches
- Maintain accurate and complete labor compliance documentation for client audits and reporting
- Audit Enforcement & Risk Management
- Conduct compliance audits and investigations including field interviews and on-site verifications
- Identify escalate and resolve payroll compliance violations
- Oversee corrective action communications and restitution processes with contractors and subcontractors
- Prepare and deliver compliance reports and summaries for clients including risk mitigation strategies
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Educate contractors subcontractors and internal stakeholders on compliance obligations
- Represent the company in compliance-related meetings presentations and audits
- Partner with legal and executive leadership on complex compliance matters and enforcement issues
- Systems & Reporting
- Manage the use of compliance platforms including Elation Systems LCPtracker and client portals
- Oversee preparation and submission of XML files through compliance software
- Track team productivity and maintain accurate project compliance logs
- Stay current on prevailing wage law DBRA updates and industry best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of progressive experience in labor compliance payroll auditing or public works compliance (with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role)
- Strong knowledge of federal prevailing wage law the Davis-Bacon Act (DBRA) and apprenticeship requirements
- Proven experience managing a team and leading compliance processes across multiple projects
- Proficiency with labor compliance software (e.g. Elation Systems LCPtracker or similar platforms)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office Suite skills
- Exceptional organizational analytical and documentation abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly interpret and explain complex labor codes to diverse audiences
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and available for full-time hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in construction public infrastructure or consulting environments
- Familiarity with union compliance practices wage restitution and collective bargaining requirements
- Experience managing compliance audits with DOL or similar agencies
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility energy and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust we deliver a range of engineering construction and maintenance services that power connect and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar renewables power delivery communications and transportation infrastructure we offer unmatched value to our clients a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more visit follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.
BENEFITS:
- 401k w/employer match
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorados Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
- Medical Dental Vision FSA/HSA Short Term/Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution.
- Stock purchase plan
- Salary$125000 - $150000annually dependent on experience qualifications and competencies
EEO STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
AGENCY STATEMENT:
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor contactHR.
Required Experience:
Manager