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Labor & Compliance Specialist

Vaco
$32.00 - $43.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 01, 2026
Vaco is partnering with a well-established San Diego-based organization to hire a Hybrid Labor & Compliance Specialist. This role is ideal for a labor compliance professional with strong Public Works experience who enjoys owning compliance programs, partnering with project teams, and ensuring prevailing wage and certified payroll accuracy across multiple projects. The position offers a hybrid schedule, exposure to complex public contracts, and the opportunity to play a key role in company-wide labor compliance and risk management. Position Responsibilities and Duties: Monitor certified payroll for both internal self-perform projects and external subcontractors Be responsible for labor compliance company-wide Review all public contracts (and any private contracts with special requirements) for labor requirements, including certified payroll, skilled labor, local hire, diversity, and other labor-related requirements Work with project teams and appropriate departments to ensure proper plans are in place to monitor, report, and submit required documentation to agencies Perform periodic audits on projects to ensure compliance Develop risk assessments for Compliance Programs Monitor and stay current on applicable laws and regulations that may impact company policies and procedures Participate in third-party and government reviews, audits, and inquiries in coordination with appropriate departments and the Director of Compliance Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures Create and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and contractors Conduct labor compliance training classes and seminars for stakeholders, program employees, and contractors Review and verify payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, and apprenticeship documentation to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations Issue requests for missing or revised documentation and communicate with contractor staff to ensure compliance Utilize LCP Tracker and other compliance monitoring software to review and approve certified payroll and related documents Compile information for third-party requests Compose letters requesting payments and follow up with third-party requestors when submitting information Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Public Works Labor Compliance Programs and/or Project Labor Agreements Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.