Payroll Manager: Centralized, Multi-State & Prevailing Wage

AMPAM; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM Parks Mechanical is recruiting a Payroll Manager to lead a centralized payroll function for ~1,700 employees across multiple states, including California. The role collaborates with HR, Accounting, and Operations to ensure accurate, compliant pay and timely reporting, and oversees prevailing wage and incentive pay.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of payroll leadership, strong ADP experience, and deep knowledge of California wage and hour laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 10+ years of payroll experience in multi-location organizations.
• Experience with ADP and multi-state payroll including California.
• CPA, CPP or other payroll certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the move to a centralized AMPAM payroll function with standardized processes across locations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations on smooth transitions for new companies joining AMPAM.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing support to payroll/administrative teams joining AMPAM.
• Establish consistent policies, SOPs, and service standards for accurate payroll across locations.
• Develop and mentor a payroll team and ensure deadlines and accuracy standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR or related field

Tools

ADP WFN

ADP WFM HCM

ERP systems

Job description

AMPAM Parks Mechanical is recruiting a Payroll Manager to lead a centralized payroll function for ~1,700 employees across multiple states, including California. The role collaborates with HR, Accounting, and Operations to ensure accurate, compliant pay and timely reporting, and oversees prevailing wage and incentive pay.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of payroll leadership, strong ADP experience, and deep knowledge of California wage and hour laws.