Payroll Specialist
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance for public works and regulated construction projects. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including the IRA tax credits, Davis-Bacon Act, and partners with Payroll, HR, and Project Management to ensure accurate wage application and documentation.
What will do you as the Payroll Specialist
- Interpret and apply prevailing wage determinations based on project scope, classification, and jurisdiction
- Prepare, review, and submit weekly certified payroll reports (CPRs).
- Input and audit payroll data, job classifications, fringe benefits, and hours worked.
- Track and communicate wage determination updates and rate changes.
- Coordinate with project managers, operations teams and payroll team to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain documentation for audits and government compliance reviews.
- Collect and maintain documentation supporting apprentice compliance including, apprentice program affiliation and registration, apprentice hour tracking by project and contractor
- Assist with other payroll and benefit tasks as required, reporting into payroll/benefits team.
Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
- Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
- 401k
- Hands-on and supportive leadership team
- Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
- Employee referral bonus program
- Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
- …much more
Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Must have 3–5 years of experience in prevailing wage or certified payroll within construction preferred.
- Knowledge of the IRA tax credits, Davis-Bacon Act and relevant state/local laws.
- Proficiency in payroll systems, (Paylocity), Microsoft Office, (especially Excel)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience with certified payroll systems (e.g., LCPtracker, Emars,)
Who is Spark Power?
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of experience in prevailing wage or certified payroll, preferably within construction
- Knowledge of IRA tax credits, the Davis-Bacon Act, and relevant state and local labor laws
- Proficiency with payroll systems, including Paylocity
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with certified payroll systems such as LCPtracker or Emars
What We Do
Spark Power is a leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. They focus on delivering high-quality standards in service, reliability, and safety through a distributed branch model, supporting customers with electrical contracting, industrial automation, and control panel requirements.
