Senior Labor Compliance Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Labor Compliance Officer based in United States.

This role provides senior-level oversight of labor compliance for public-sector, public works, housing, community development, and other publicly funded projects. You will monitor contractor compliance with federal, state, and local labor standards, with a strong focus on certified payroll, prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and workforce requirements. The position combines detailed document analysis with field-based worker interviews, investigations, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. You will work closely with contractors, public agencies, government organizations, internal teams, and other project stakeholders to identify and resolve compliance issues. Your expertise will help ensure that project requirements are met accurately, consistently, and on schedule. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact public projects while serving as a trusted compliance resource for complex regulatory requirements.

• Audit and verify certified payroll records, fringe benefit statements, employer training contributions, apprenticeship documentation, and related compliance materials against applicable regulations and contract requirements.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate documentation and work directly with contractor representatives to obtain corrections and resolve compliance issues professionally and efficiently.
• Investigate alleged noncompliance involving prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprenticeship standards, and other labor requirements, including gathering written or recorded statements and documenting findings.
• Use labor compliance and government systems such as LCPtracker, the California Department of Industrial Relations website, SAM.gov, and related platforms to monitor certified payroll submissions and supporting documentation.
• Enter, maintain, reconcile, and analyze project data related to payroll compliance and contractual workforce goals, including craft hours, trade classifications, local hire hours, and targeted or transitional worker hours.
• Monitor contractor-specific and project-wide Section 3 requirements, goals, and performance, providing accurate tracking and reporting.
• Conduct onsite worker interviews and reconcile interview results with submitted payroll records and other project documentation.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized electronic project files in accordance with project requirements and established procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual labor compliance reports for public agencies and federal and state entities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, clients, public agencies, unions, and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Provide senior-level guidance to labor compliance activities and support special assignments, investigations, and compliance initiatives as directed by leadership.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of professional experience in labor compliance, preferably within a public agency, housing and community development, public works, or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of labor compliance policies, procedures, industry practices, executive orders, and regulatory requirements applicable to federally and state-funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and auditing certified payroll records and related labor compliance documentation.
• Working knowledge of the California Labor Code as it applies to public works projects.
• Strong expertise in HUD, Davis-Bacon, Section 3, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex documentation, identify discrepancies, investigate potential compliance issues, and apply sound professional judgment.
• Experience working effectively with government agencies, contractors, union organizations, public-sector clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain compliance requirements and findings clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects, assignments, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience with labor compliance management systems such as LCPtracker, eComply, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Experience supporting labor compliance for public works, affordable housing, community development, or federally funded infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Previous experience preparing compliance reports for HUD-funded or other grant-funded programs is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Northern and Southern California metropolitan areas for worker interviews and other project-related activities.

Benefits:

• Approximate annual compensation range of $85,909–$135,337, with actual compensation based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, and physical work location.
• Remote working arrangement available.
• Full-time and part-time schedules may be considered depending on project needs and candidate qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Commuter and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to public-sector, housing, community development, and federally funded projects with meaningful community impact.