Founded in 1946, Bragg Companies is one of the largest integrated cranes, rigging, and heavy haul service providers in the country. Alongside our sister company, Total Western, we support some of the most complex industrial and construction projects in the U.S.

With decades of experience across the industrial and construction sectors, we deliver unmatched value through technical excellence, operational discipline, and strong relationships. Our work is complex, our standards are high, and our people are the foundation of everything we do.

As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg and Total Western teams. We are currently hiring a Labor Compliance Manager in our Long Beach, CA headquarters.

Position Overview:

The Labor Compliance Manager serves as the operational expert responsible for translating collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), project labor agreements (PLAs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), side letters, and other negotiated labor documents into consistent business processes and policies across Operations, Payroll, HR, and enterprise systems.

This role acts as the central point of coordination between  Labor Relations, Payroll, HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations field leadership to ensure union labor obligations are interpreted correctly, consistently, implemented accurately, and adhered to throughout the employee lifecycle.

The Labor Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring labor rules are correctly configured within Dayforce and connected systems (DIS), supporting prevailing wage and union customer billing requirements, minimizing payroll and compliance risk, and establishing governance around labor administration.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role requiring deep analytical capability, operational judgment, and the ability to interpret complex labor language and convert it into executable Bragg business policies.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the Labor Agreement Expert

• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), project labor agreements (PLAs), MOUs, side letters, and related labor documents.
• Translate contract language into practical business processes and policies.
• Partner with Operations, Payroll, HR, Legal, and Labor Relations to ensure consistent application of labor provisions.
• Develop documentation, guidance materials, and decision-making frameworks that support compliance across the organization.

Lead Labor Compliance & Governance

• Ensure labor agreements are administered consistently across all operating divisions.
• Monitor compliance related to wages, fringe benefits, classifications, overtime, premium pay, dispatch requirements, and other contractual obligations.
• Support labor audits and compliance reviews.
• Help strengthen operational consistency and reduce labor-related risk.

Partner on Payroll & Dayforce Administration

• Work closely with Payroll to resolve complex labor administration issues.
• Translate labor agreement requirements into payroll and HRIS system configurations.
• Oversee testing and validation of labor rule changes within Dayforce.
• Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and system functionality.

Oversee Labor Rates & Data Integrity

• Manage governance of union wage rates, fringe benefit updates, labor classifications, and related labor data.
• Ensure labor information remains accurate across payroll, HR, operational, and billing systems.
• Establish standards that promote accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.

Drive Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline labor administration and reduce manual work.
• Improve payroll accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Develop reports, metrics, and dashboards to monitor performance and compliance.
• Support the organization's continued growth through scalable processes and controls.

Lead and Develop Team Members

• Provide oversight and guidance to the Labor Data Analyst.
• Establish quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help create reliable, sustainable labor administration practices across the organization.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience administering collective bargaining agreements in a unionized environment.
• Experience supporting construction, industrial services, utilities, heavy equipment, or similarly labor-intensive industries.
• Strong knowledge of union payroll administration and labor compliance.
• Experience interpreting labor agreements and implementing labor rule changes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Payroll, HR, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements and labor administration.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, fringe benefits, classifications, and labor costing practices.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to turn complex labor language into practical, executable business processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting multi-union environments.
• Knowledge of California labor and employment practices.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

Work Environment:

• Physical Conditions: Standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. May occasionally require standing or moving between office areas.
• Travel: Occasional local and regional travel to recruiting events, job fairs, and field locations to support hiring needs

What We Offer:

• Salary: $170,000-$185,000 per year
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and application detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position. We look forward to hearing from you! To learn more and keep up with Bragg Companies, visit Bragg Companies.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Bragg Investment Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or marital status. Bragg complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.