Payroll Compliance Specialist

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you’ll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.

The Payroll Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws, typically on federal construction projects, when processing payroll. This role involves accurately calculating and paying wages and benefits according to prevailing wage rates and submitting required reports. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing certified payroll records, ensuring subcontractor compliance, and overseeing labor compliance processes. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience: 2+ years of experience reviewing certified payroll and managing prevailing wage compliance processes. Experience in online prevailing wage reporting software, i.e. LCP Tracker, eMars, etc. preferred.

Travel: None

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurate Calculation of Wages:

• Ensures team members are paid the appropriate prevailing wage rate, which is often determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Fringe Benefit Compliance:

• Ensures that fringe benefits are paid or provided according to the prevailing wage requirements. 

Certified Payroll Reporting:

• Prepares and submits accurate and timely certified payroll reports as required by the governing agency, often on a weekly basis. 

Compliance Audits:

• Conducts regular audits of payroll records to verify accuracy and compliance with prevailing wage laws. 

Coordination with Contractors:

• Works with subcontractors to ensure they are also complying with prevailing wage requirements. 

Communication with Management:

• Communicates with management about prevailing wage requirements and any compliance issues. 

Remains Updated:

• Stays up-to-date with changes in prevailing wage laws and regulations. 

General Tasks:

• Oversees the Prevailing Wage general email inbox, responds to subcontractor inquiries, and screens/assigns emails to various team members as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between third-party consultants, subcontractors, and the internal FTI teams (Payroll, Risk, PM, PC, etc.).
• Maintains a subcontractor compliance log for each project to track labor compliance.
• Resolves certified payroll reporting inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Assists with external certified payroll audits and other third-party requests.
• Attends compliance meetings and trainings specialized in IRA Bill compliance, DOL payroll training, and apprenticeship requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

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Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.

• Your Personal Growth: Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.

• Leverage Technology: Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.

• Uncompromised Safety: When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.

We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.

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