About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

The Payroll Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, union, and prevailing wage regulations across multiple business units. This role serves as the subject matter expert for prevailing wage administration, union payroll compliance, certified payroll reporting, California DIR requirements, wage determinations, fringe benefit calculations, and labor agreement administration.

Core Responsibilities

Prevailing Wage Administration
Review and interpret federal, state, and local prevailing wage determinations.
Maintain current knowledge of California DIR determinations and wage rate updates.
Analyze project requirements to determine applicable prevailing wage classifications and rates.
Calculate prevailing wage base rates, employer-paid fringe benefits, and supplemental wages.
Validate prevailing wage compliance for public works and government-funded projects.
Union Payroll Compliance
Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and (PLA’s).
Validate union wage rates, benefit contributions, dues deductions, and working rules.
Ensure accurate calculation and remittance of union fringe benefit contributions.
Reconcile union reports and contributions to payroll records.
Support union audits and respond to requests for payroll records and supporting documentation.
Certified Payroll & Regulatory Reporting
Prepare and review Certified Payroll Reports (CPR).
Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon, state prevailing wage, and project-specific reporting requirements.
Submit required compliance reports to government agencies and customers.
Maintain documentation supporting wage determinations, fringe calculations, and payroll reporting.
Payroll Compliance & Auditing
Conduct periodic audits of prevailing wage and union payroll transactions.
Review payroll earnings, labor distributions, and project coding for compliance.
Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
Develop and maintain payroll compliance procedures and internal controls.
Monitor payroll processes to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
Fringe Benefit Administration
Calculate employer-paid fringe benefit credits
Analyze fringe benefit costs and determine applicable hourly fringe credits.
Reconcile fringe calculations and ensure accurate allocation across projects and employees.
Support implementation and maintenance of prevailing wage calculation tools and systems.

You’ll thrive here if you have

Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
CPP (Payroll Certified Professional)
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Lyric, UKG, or similar payroll systems.
Experience with Certified Payroll software solutions.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of payroll experience.
Minimum 3 years specializing in prevailing wage and/or union payroll administration.
Experience with California DIR determinations and public works payroll compliance.
Experience preparing Certified Payroll Reports.
Experience supporting union audits and labor compliance reviews.
Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
Advanced Excel skills including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
Ability to interpret complex labor agreements and regulatory guidance.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect From Us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About The Job

Career Level: Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: 80,000-85,000 annually The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of?

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