A growing company is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to fully own payroll operations, ensure strong compliance, and lead an upcoming payroll system conversion. This is a stand-alone role with no direct reports, ideal for someone who thrives in an independent function, communicates clearly, and takes initiative.

What You'll Do

• Manage all aspects of bi-weekly payroll, including commissions, bonuses, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate employee data, timekeeping, deductions, garnishments, and payroll documentation.
• Lead the company's payroll system conversion (Paycom ideal), including testing, process mapping, and go-live support.
• Oversee prevailing wage and LCP compliance requirements.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations to resolve payroll issues and support cross-functional needs.
• Produce payroll and commission reports; assist with year-end filings and audit support.
• Identify areas to streamline and improve payroll processes.

What We're Looking For (Required)

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience
• Experience with prevailing wage and LCP compliance
• Payroll conversion/implementation experience (Paycom ideal)
• Strong communication skills; positive, adaptable, proactive
• Ability to work independently in a stand-alone payroll capacity
• Experience with commissions or bonus programs

Nice to Have (+)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
• Experience with Paycom or ADP
• Experience in construction, field services, or similar industries
• Payroll certifications (CPP, CPPT)

Why This Role

• Full ownership of the payroll function
• Lead a major payroll system upgrade
• Close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Competitive salary and benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.