Bilingual Onboarding Specialist — ADP & Compliance

AMPAM; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM Parks Mechanical is seeking an Onboarding Specialist to manage the new-hire experience across AMPAM Parks Mechanical and its affiliates, owning onboarding in ADP Workforce Now—building employee profiles and system accounts, verifying documentation, leading onboarding presentations, and conducting onsite drug testing—while serving as a bilingual (English/Spanish) point of contact for new field and office employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years onboarding, HR, or administrative experience in construction or high-volume hiring preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written) required.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll system required; similar platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of Form I-9 and E-Verify; able to perform onsite drug testing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain new employee profiles and system accounts in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate data across payroll, benefits, and time-tracking.
• Process new-hire paperwork and documentation, including Form I-9 verification and tax forms, in compliance with federal and California requirements.
• Conduct new-hire onboarding presentations and orientations for field and office employees in both English and Spanish.
• Administer onsite drug testing for new hires, coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for new hires; partner with HR, payroll, and hiring managers to coordinate onboarding across AMPAM locations.
• Maintain onboarding records and trackers; support audits and process improvements as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Onboarding

I-9 verification

HRIS

Payroll data entry

Presentations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in HR/Business (preferred)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

AMPAM Parks Mechanical is seeking an Onboarding Specialist to manage the new-hire experience across AMPAM Parks Mechanical and its affiliates, owning onboarding in ADP Workforce Now—building employee profiles and system accounts, verifying documentation, leading onboarding presentations, and conducting onsite drug testing—while serving as a bilingual (English/Spanish) point of contact for new field and office employees.