Payroll & Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.

We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve. 

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The Role

The Payroll & Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the company’s apprenticeship program complies with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves close collaboration with the HR department and project managers to effectively manage Solar Landscape's Department of Labor certified apprenticeship program.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and apprenticeship contracts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage laws.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) guidelines and ensure all project documentation and payroll records meet PWA standards.
• Stay informed about the Inflation Reduction Act and its implications on payroll and wage compliance; implement necessary adjustments to payroll processes in accordance with the Act.
• Manage and update apprenticeship pay rates for payroll processing.
• Approve construction/field timesheets and address any timesheet discrepancies.
• Follow applicable requirements regarding apprentice-to-journey worker ratios imposed by the approved apprenticeship program.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll processes.
• Work with subcontractors and project managers to verify and manage apprenticeship compliance.
• Accurately process certified payrolls for all construction projects.
• Ensure timely submission of certified payroll reports to the appropriate agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing and compliance, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software (ADP WFN) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• In-depth knowledge of certified payroll requirements, the Davis-Bacon Act, Prevailing Wage laws, and PWA compliance.
• Familiarity with the Inflation Reduction Act and its implications on payroll compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none. 

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry: 

·       Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.  

·       Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. 

·       Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!