Payroll Specialist

Del Playa Group

US Payroll Specialist ensuring certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance for DPG, a U.S.-based accounting, finance, and audit services firm. Supporting audits, payroll reporting, and labor-regulation adherence for client projects.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. payroll processing, including compliance with prevailing wage laws and certified payroll requirements. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Payroll ExperienceLabor Compliance KnowledgeCertified Payroll Systems ProficiencyAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsStrong Verbal and Written English

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWage Determination VerificationFringe Benefit AllocationOvertime CalculationData AnalysisRecord MaintenanceReporting ComplianceAudit PreparationWorker ClassificationPayroll Discrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingIndependenceDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

LCPtrackerEMars

Industry Keywords

Prevailing Wage LawsCertified Payroll RequirementsConstruction IndustryStaffing IndustryGovernment Contracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review weekly certified payroll for employees on prevailing wage projects, verifying wage determinations, fringe benefit allocations, and overtime calculations
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws
Track and report fringe benefits to meet prevailing wage requirements
Respond to payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries regarding wages, deductions, and benefits
Verify reporting compliance, including worker classifications, hours worked, and applicable wage rates
Maintain detailed records of certified payroll submissions for audits and client requests
Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reports
Collaborate with compliance managers, project managers, and accounting teams on accurate and timely payroll processing
Communicate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients to resolve payroll or reporting issues
Participate in cross-departmental meetings to align payroll practices with project and compliance goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
Strong command of verbal and written English
5–10+ years of experience with U.S. payroll
Experience related to labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations preferred
Experience in construction, staffing, or government contracting industries is a plus but not required
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work U.S. hours, Eastern or Pacific Time
Knowledge of prevailing U.S. wage laws and certified payroll requirements is a plus but not required
Proficiency in certified payroll systems such as LCPtracker or eMars is a plus but not required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fringe benefits tracking and reporting as part of prevailing wage compliance
Benefits-related payroll support and responses to employee inquiries