Job Details

Position Title: Payroll Labor Compliance Specialist

Location: Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

Assignment Type: Temporary (minimum 1-2 months, potential for extension or conversion)

Compensation: $30 - $40/hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Labor Compliance Specialist to support a fast-paced accounting and project operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with prevailing wage regulations and certified payroll requirements across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in labor compliance, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, payroll, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor prevailing wage compliance, including certified payroll reporting and documentation
• Review project contracts to identify labor compliance and certified payroll requirements
• Maintain and track compliance documentation such as business licenses, insurance, and regulatory registrations
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor onboarding and ongoing compliance requirements
• Utilize compliance tracking systems to enter, update, and maintain project and subcontractor data
• Distribute, collect, and review compliance-related forms and reports in a timely manner
• Partner with payroll and accounting teams to ensure accurate wage classifications and reporting
• Support weekly and monthly compliance reporting, including certified payroll and union-related submissions
• Maintain accurate records of subcontractors, projects, and compliance documentation within internal systems
• Assist with job setup, project tracking, and subcontractor payment release based on compliance status
• Provide support for system implementations and process improvements related to compliance tracking
• Perform additional administrative and accounting support duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance
• Familiarity with labor compliance regulations and reporting requirements
• Experience with compliance tracking systems (e.g., LCP Tracker or similar)
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

EEO Statement:

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.