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Administrative Assistant Certified Payroll Compliance

Willdan

The Role

Overview

Admin assistant ensures CA certified payroll compliance for public works projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • lcptracker
  • payroll review
  • compliance reporting
  • training support
  • regulatory updates
  • data validation

Tasks

-Support internal training sessions for staff and subcontractors on payroll reporting and LCPtracker usage. -Stay current with updates to California’s prevailing wage regulations and LCPtracker system enhancements. -Communicate with subcontractors to guide them through certified payroll requirements and LCPtracker reporting procedures. -Provide hands-on support to subcontractors for onboarding, troubleshooting, and resolving data entry or compliance issues. -Assist in preparing compliance documentation for audits, agency reviews, and internal reporting. -Conduct weekly reviews of payroll data to identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate entries, and coordinate corrective actions with subcontractors. -Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the compliance and project management teams. -Coordinate with project managers and compliance officers to resolve payroll issues impacting project compliance. -Review and verify certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance with California Labor Code, DIR, and Davis-Bacon Act requirements. -Track submission deadlines and follow up proactively to ensure all subcontractor payrolls are submitted accurately and on time. -Assist in generating weekly and monthly compliance reports for internal stakeholders and public agencies. -Manage and maintain certified payroll records in LCPtracker, ensuring complete and timely submissions for all public projects. -Maintain organized digital and physical records of payroll and compliance documentation.

Requirements

  • prevailing wage
  • lcptracker
  • microsoft office
  • construction experience
  • 2+ years
  • davis‑bacon

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge of California Prevailing Wage Law, DIR reporting, and labor compliance regulations. -Strong communication skills for working with subcontractors, clients, and internal project teams. -Experience with construction or engineering firms managing multiple public works contracts. -Proficiency in LCPtracker (required); familiarity with related systems such as eCompliance, DIR eCPR, or similar is a plus. -Minimum 2 years of experience in certified payroll compliance, preferably in California public works or government-funded projects. Top earners have 5+ years of experience. -Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). -Knowledge of Davis-Bacon and HUD reporting requirements. -Certification or coursework in labor compliance, construction management, or public works administration.

The Company

About Willdan

-Founded in 1964 in Southern California by two engineers solving local municipal challenges. -Went public in 2006 (NASDAQ: WLDN), expanding via strategic acquisitions including energy, engineering, and analytics firms. -Delivers complex energy and infrastructure projects—such as grid modernization, EV charging, stadium transit planning, and data pipelines. -Operates in two main segments: Energy (efficiency audits, demand reduction, performance contracting, analytics) and Engineering & Consulting (city engineering, structural, transportation, water resources). -Typical clients include utilities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, industry, and commercial businesses across 20+ states. -Notable projects include an NFL-stadium traffic plan in Inglewood and solar+storage studies for Minnesota.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Grid Solutions

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Energy Policy Planning and Advisory

Engineering and Planning

Municipal Financial Consulting

Government and Public Sector

Utilities

Infrastructure

Capital Improvements

Building, Fire, and Code Enforcement

Inspections and Compliance

Materials Testing

Special Inspections

Building and Safety Plan Review