NEW JOB OPENING
PREVAILING WAGE ASSOCIATE
IN Houston, TX, USA!

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or similar area of study



Required Experience:

• 2–4 years of experience in certified payroll and/or prevailing wage administration.

• 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 requirement



Advanced knowledge or skills in one or more of the following required:

• 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.



Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification



Position Summary:

• The Prevailing Wage Associate is responsible for supporting certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance activities across assigned populations.

• This role ensures accurate data collection, validation, and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations.

• The associate partners closely with payroll, HR operations, and compliance stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions while maintaining strong audit readiness.



Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned.

• 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 federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements

• Maintain documentation and audit-ready records for compliance reviews

• Responding 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



Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will coach and mentor less experienced team members and act as team a Subject Matter Expert.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**