Josh Regal
San Ramon
Summary
Payroll and Benefits Manager with extensive experience in multi-entity payroll operations for over 1,000 employees. Expertise in compliance with payroll tax regulations and collective bargaining agreements, alongside proven leadership in enhancing operational efficiency and developing payroll staff. Strong analytical skills drive data-informed decision-making for executive leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Manager
DeSilva Gates Construction
Dublin
03.2025 - Current
- Direct payroll operations for five affiliated companies supporting 1,000+ union and non-union employees and $125M+ in annual payroll.
- Led and developed payroll staff, implementing internal controls and payroll procedures that enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, payroll tax, ACA, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements.
- Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, audits, account reconciliations, and payroll-related general ledger entries.
- Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and 1095-C preparation, reconciliation, and distribution.
- Developed executive payroll reports and workforce analytics to provide insights for the President, Vice President, and CFO.
- Administer company benefits, including self-funded PPO, Kaiser HMO, retirement, disability, life insurance, and leave programs.
- Partnered with third-party administrators, insurance carriers, brokers, and auditors to ensure benefits compliance and drive policy development.
Payroll Specialist
DeSilva Gates Construction
Dublin
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Process weekly payroll for 1,000+ union and non-union employees across five affiliated companies.
- Administer monthly union benefit contributions exceeding $3 million, promotions, pay increases, garnishments, and leave administration.
- Trained and mentored payroll staff, enhancing operational support and ensuring compliance.
- Prepared executive payroll reports and workforce analytics to inform senior leadership decision-making.
- Assist legal counsel with payroll reconciliations, subpoenas, and audit requests.
- Partnered with IT to design, test, and implement payroll system upgrade, improving overall system functionality.
Payroll Specialist
Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
Walnut Creek
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed weekly union payroll for 300+ employees, validating timecards and cost allocations to ensure payroll accuracy while generating payroll checks, direct deposits, and financial reports.
- Administered payroll compliance by processing new hire documentation, tax forms, garnishments, and certified payroll for 60+ subcontractors, ensuring accurate new hire reporting and monthly union benefit contributions.
- Managed payroll reporting and employee payroll administration, including executive reports, employment verifications, and W-2s, ensuring compliance with disability and unemployment claims.
Office Administrator
Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
Concord
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinated employee onboarding, creating and maintaining payroll and personnel documentation for seamless integration of new hires.
- Processed payroll data for 80+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments while supporting accounts payable and vendor invoice processing.
- Managed office supplies and inventory for Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
HR Administrative Assistant/Logistical Technician
Robert Half Client ERM West
Walnut Creek
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated employee onboarding and compliance documentation to ensure new hires met organizational standards.
- Supported HR, Finance, and Operations by managing employee documentation and preparing for audits, travel reimbursements, and client invoicing.
- Maintained employee records and ensured data accuracy in HR systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Human Resources
University of Colorado Business School
Denver, CO05-2019
Skills
- Payroll Operations Management
- Multi-Entity Payroll Administration
- Payroll Tax Compliance
- Union Payroll & CBA Compliance
- Year-End Compliance (Forms W-2 & 1095-C)
- ACA Reporting
- Payroll Reporting & Analytics
- General Ledger Entries & Reconciliation
- Month-End Close
- HRIS & Payroll Systems Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Automation
- Benefits Administration (Self-Funded PPO & Kaiser HMO Plans)
- 401(k) Administration
- Leave Administration (FMLA, CFRA, Paid Family Leave)
- Leadership & Team Development
Professional Organizations
Society for Human Resource Management, Denver, CO, 08/18, Present
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Manager
DeSilva Gates Construction
03.2025 - Current
Payroll Specialist
DeSilva Gates Construction
04.2022 - 03.2025
Payroll Specialist
Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2021
Office Administrator
Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2020
HR Administrative Assistant/Logistical Technician
Robert Half Client ERM West
07.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Human Resources
University of Colorado Business School