<p>Job Title: Payroll Analyst (Certified Payroll Auditing)</p><p>Location: Houston, TX (onsite or hybrid if applicable)</p><p>Duration: 6-month contract (project-based, no long-term extension expected)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support a high-impact pipeline of upcoming projects with significant certified/prevailing wage requirements. This is a contract role focused entirely on payroll auditing and compliance, not payroll processing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and audit payroll results to ensure accuracy of wages, hours, and classifications</li><li>Validate certified payroll reports against source data, including pay stubs and time records</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage determinations and project requirements</li><li>Identify discrepancies and determine compliance gaps</li><li>Calculate retro pay adjustments when employees are underpaid or non-compliant</li><li>Support documentation and reporting for project-based certified payroll requirements</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure audit readiness</li></ul>