Labor and Compliance Specialist

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best practice programs.

Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers.

By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.

The Labor Compliance Specialist is responsible for the comprehensive management of prevailing wage labor hours, ensuring timely and accurate submission of payroll data in compliance with governmental regulations. The specialist will gather, validate, and process daily prevailing wage labor information, submitting reports to the Payroll Department. This role collaborates closely with Payroll, Operations, Sales, and other departments across the organization to maintain strict compliance with labor laws, enhance process efficiency, and support the integrity of wage data across multiple systems.

• Report Generation & Monitoring:
  • Generate and monitor daily and weekly reports confirming prevailing wage orders for dispatch.
  • Ensure accurate tracking and processing of required prevailing wage hours.
• Data Collection & Verification:
  • Request, collect, and verify daily and weekly prevailing wage hours from Operations, ensuring timely submission of data.
  • Ensure accuracy of service tickets, daily time tracking, and prevailing wage timecards for payroll processing.
  • Resolve discrepancies or variances in wage data by collaborating with Operations personnel.
• Data Entry & Payroll Processing:
  • Accurately enter prevailing wage hours into the payroll system on a weekly basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory resposibilities. 

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED; bachelors degree preferred

Experience

Minimum of 3 years payroll experience in a fast-paced environment

Minimum of 2 years payroll/accounting experience with in-depth prevailing wage and labor compliance

Minimum of 3 years experience utilizing multiple systems for payroll processing such as UKG, Kronos, APD and Points North

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of payroll and prevailing wage payroll processes, including time entries, billing, and wage compliance.
• Strong background in prevailing wage and labor compliance processes.
• Experience processing payroll for 3,000 employees, including both hourly and salaried positions.
• Strong understanding of prevailing wage laws, government compliance requirements, and labor regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work across departments and at all organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess current payroll processes and recommend system or process improvements.
• Proficiency with electronic timekeeping and payroll systems used in the construction industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Sit while answering phones or reply to emails
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Repeat the same movements when entering data
• Speak clearly so customers can understand
• Understand the speech of another person

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Spousal Life
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• Commuter/Transit Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.