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Prevailing Wage Manager

Robert Half

Chehalis, WA

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SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Commercial Construction, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Customer Support/Service, Disability Insurance, Finance, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Operational Support, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance, Tax Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Chehalis, WA
POSTED
11 days ago
Description We are looking for a Prevailing Wage Manager to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Chehalis, Washington. This Contract position will oversee accurate wage compliance, payroll processing, and reporting across multiple states within a construction-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and can ensure payroll practices align with project standards and regulatory obligations. Responsibilities: - Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate bi-monthly pay cycles. - Oversee multi-state payroll activities with close attention to varying wage laws, tax requirements, and project-specific compliance standards. - Administer prevailing wage payroll functions for commercial construction projects, including review of wage determinations and certified payroll data. - Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with Davis-Bacon Act requirements and other applicable labor regulations. - Review payroll audits, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues in partnership with internal stakeholders. - Prepare and validate payroll reports, compliance documentation, and supporting records for management review or external requests. - Support payroll-related process updates and system-related changes as needed while preserving accuracy and continuity in operations. Requirements - Proven experience managing full cycle payroll in a high-volume environment with more than 500 employees. - Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, wage regulations, and payroll compliance requirements. - Demonstrated expertise in prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting. - Solid understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and its application to construction payroll. - Background in commercial construction projects and familiarity with industry-specific payroll challenges. - Ability to investigate payroll discrepancies, maintain detailed records, and meet strict processing deadlines. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

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