Senior Payroll Manager — Centralized, Multi-State

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a centralized payroll function for about 1,700 employees across several states, including CA. The role ensures accurate, compliant payroll processing and oversees prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance.

You will partner with HR, Accounting, and Operations, drive process improvements, and mentor a payroll team. Strong ADP expertise and deep knowledge of wage orders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field; CPA/CPP is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of payroll experience, with 7+ years managing payroll for a large multi-location org.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized AMPAM payroll function across locations.
• Ensure compliance with CA and multi-state wage orders, overtime, and wage reporting.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for ~1,500–1,700 employees including incentive/variable pay.
• Own prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance; manage audits and responses.
• Develop payroll SOPs, training materials, and internal controls.

Skills

ADP WFN & WFM experience

Payroll leadership

California payroll laws

Interdepartmental collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Workforce Manager

Job description

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a centralized payroll function for about 1,700 employees across several states, including CA. The role ensures accurate, compliant payroll processing and oversees prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance.

You will partner with HR, Accounting, and Operations, drive process improvements, and mentor a payroll team. Strong ADP expertise and deep knowledge of wage orders are essential.