Senior Prevailing Wage Associate
? Houston, TX (Onsite – Corporate Headquarters)
? 1st Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
? Contract | 40 Hours per Week
Pay Rate: $46.14 Hourly
Our client, a Fortune 500 leader undergoing a large-scale HR transformation, is seeking a Senior Prevailing Wage Associate to support certified payroll compliance and payroll data accuracy across complex, multi-state populations.
This role is ideal for a polished, enterprise-level professional who thrives in fast-paced corporate environments and exercises strong independent judgment.
Position Overview
The Senior Prevailing Wage Associate supports payroll accuracy and compliance by administering, validating, and preparing HR and payroll-impacting data prior to payroll execution. This role plays a critical part in strengthening compliance controls, improving payroll data quality, and maintaining audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end prevailing wage and certified payroll activities
Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (WH-347 and state equivalents)
Validate employee classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, and hours worked
Partner with Payroll to resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws
Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance records
Respond to internal and external certified payroll inquiries
Identify and escalate compliance risks with recommended solutions
Support process improvements within payroll and HR operations
Coach and mentor junior team members as a subject matter expert
Qualifications
Required:
2–4+ years of certified payroll and/or prevailing wage administration experience
Hands-on experience preparing certified payroll reports
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations
Experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ employees preferred)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Agile mindset and strong professional presence
Preferred:
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Manufacturing industries
Oracle HCM, UKG, ADP, Workday experience
Intermediate Excel skills
? Office-based role in Houston, TX
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