HR & Payroll Manager

Scudder Roofing & Solar; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scudder Roofing & Scudder Solar is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a full-time, on-site role based in Marina, CA. You will lead certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance for our construction workforce, manage payroll processing, and administer benefits with bilingual English/Spanish support.

Responsibilities include HR policy development, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience with certified payroll and benefits expertise.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; communicates to a diverse workforce.
• Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and multi-state payroll.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits and HR records; onboarding and off-boarding.
• Ensure compliance with wage/hour laws, prevailing wage, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with field and office teams; update policies and training.

Skills

HR management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Certified payroll knowledge

Prevailing wage compliance

Payroll processing

HRIS and payroll software

Employee relations

Construction payroll experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or business

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Miter HRIS

Job description

Our Human Resources Manager opening is a full-time, on-site role based in Marina, CA on the Monterey Peninsula. As HR Manager, you will know California certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance inside and out, and lead with heart! You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, timecard review, prevailing wage compliance, and accurate wage and benefit calculations for a construction workforce at Scudder Roofing & Scudder Solar. You'll need at least 6 years of HR experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and hands-on experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage work.

Day-to-day responsibilities include administering employee benefits, maintaining HR records, overseeing onboarding and off-boarding, and supporting employee relations with a strong focus on fairness and compliance. The HR & Payroll Manager develops, implements, and updates HR policies and procedures, ensures adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations, and coordinates with management on performance reviews and corrective actions. This role also provides bilingual support (English/Spanish) for employees, communicates company policies and programs clearly, and contributes to a positive, safety-conscious workplace culture.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience with certified payroll and benefits expertise
• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources (HR) and HR Management, preferably in construction or a related industry.
• Knowledge of Employee Benefits administration, including health, retirement, and leave programs.
• Experience managing Employee Relations, with the ability to handle confidential issues, resolve conflicts, and support a respectful work environment.
• Strong understanding of HR Policies and compliance requirements, including wage and hour laws, prevailing wage, and workplace safety standards.
• Proven payroll management experience, including prevailing wage calculations and multi-state or union payroll (construction payroll experience strongly preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate policies, procedures, and training materials to a diverse workforce.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with HRIS and payroll software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP, or similar systems).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with field and office teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, business, or equivalent experience

Bonus Points For:

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Construction industry experience
• Apprenticeship program familiarity
• Experience with Miter HRIS or similar payroll systems