Location: San Leandro, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 100% In-Office
State Roofing Systems, a Nations Roof Company, is a leading commercial roofing contractor serving California’s public and private sectors. As part of Nations Roof, one of the largest commercial roofing contractors in the nation, we are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to join our San Leandro office. This is a fully in-office position supporting our local business unit operations.
Position Overview
The Payroll & HR Specialist is responsible for processing weekly payroll for field and office employees, with a strong emphasis on Payroll and California Prevailing Wage compliance.
This role serves as the primary local HR support contact for the San Leandro office and field teams. While corporate HR manages company-wide benefits, compliance oversight, and policy administration, this position plays a critical role in collecting and managing employee data, supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, and ensuring effective communication between the local business unit and corporate HR.
Weekly Payroll Administration
Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for field and office employees
Review and verify timecards, labor allocations, and job cost coding
Ensure full compliance with California Prevailing Wage laws, including wage determinations, fringe calculations, and documentation requirements
Prepare, review, and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) for public works projects
Track apprenticeship ratios and maintain required supporting documentation
Coordinate union reporting and benefit contributions, as applicable
Maintain payroll records including deductions, garnishments, and adjustments
Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain certified payroll documentation for audits and public works compliance
Support workers’ compensation reporting and payroll audits
Partner with corporate HR and accounting teams to ensure regulatory compliance
Local HR & Employee Support
Serve as the local HR liaison for field and office personnel
Coordinate new hire onboarding documentation (I-9s, W-4s, new hire reporting)
Collect and submit employee data to corporate HR for processing
Support offboarding processes and coordinate final pay requirements
Maintain organized local personnel and training records
Communicate corporate HR updates, policies, and initiatives to local teams
Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to business unit leadership
Provide backup support and cross-train on office functions
Qualifications
5-8+ years of payroll experience in commercial construction
Proven experience processing weekly payroll
Demonstrated expertise in Certified Payroll reporting
Strong knowledge of California Prevailing Wage and DIR requirements
Experience with union payroll strongly preferred
Proficiency with payroll systems (Viewpoint, ADP, Foundation, or similar)
Strong understanding of job costing and labor distribution
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to support field personnel
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Why Join State Roofing Systems?
Salaried position: Starting $75K to $100K (depending on knowledge and experience)
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunity to play a key operational role within a respected and growing commercial roofing organization
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nations Roof is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities. Our company is a Drug-Free Workplace.
No Recruiters.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
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