ADP Payroll Analysts

TeamSoft, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamSoft, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking two Payroll Analysts experienced with ADP Vantage for a 4–6 month contract-to-hire engagement. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large, unionized workforce, handling weekly payroll for frontline staff and semi-monthly payroll for corporate employees.

This role requires meticulous data validation, CBAs interpretation, tax compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Labor Relations to ensure accurate and timely payments.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on payroll experience in high-volume, unionized environment.
• Proven experience with ADP Vantage or similar enterprise payroll systems.
• Deep knowledge of CBAs and complex union payroll rules.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, auditing, financial analysis).
• Experience handling weekly and semi-monthly payroll frequencies.
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage-hour compliance.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and semi-monthly cycles.
• Administer ADP Vantage payroll operations with data validation and reconciliations.
• Apply CBAs to payroll calculations to ensure compliance.
• Audit payroll data including timekeeping, wages, taxes, and deductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations to ensure wage-hour compliance.
• Support payroll reporting and updates in ADP Vantage with audit-ready records.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Data auditing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

ADP Vantage

Excel

Job description

ADP Payroll Analysts
Accounting & Finance Sugar Land , Texas Contract to Hire Nov 2, 2026

Title: Payroll Analyst (ADP Vantage)
Client: Direct
Pay Rate: $25-$35/hr
Location: Sugar Land, TX (hybrid 4-day onsite)
Duration: 4-6 month contract to hire

Position Summary

We are seeking two detailed and analytical Payroll Analysts proficient in ADP Vantage for a 4–6 month contract-to-hire engagement. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll processing and analysis for a large, complex workforce. Responsibilities include handling both weekly payroll for frontline employees and semi‑monthly payroll for corporate staff, ensuring absolute accuracy, strict regulatory compliance, and adherence to over 600 collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Payroll Processing: Execute end-to-end payroll cycles, including weekly payroll for frontline employees and semi-monthly payroll for corporate staff.
• ADP Vantage Administration: Administer payroll operations within ADP Vantage, performing rigorous data validation, auditing, and account reconciliations.
• Union & CBA Compliance: Interpret and apply over 600 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to ensure accurate pay calculations and compliance with union rules.
• Data Auditing & Quality Control: Audit payroll data for accuracy, including timekeeping inputs, wage rates, taxes, and deduction calculations.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations teams to maintain compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Reporting & Process Documentation: Support comprehensive payroll reporting and analysis, assist with system updates and enhancements in ADP Vantage, and maintain audit-ready records.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on payroll experience in a high-volume, unionized environment.
• Proven experience and strong proficiency with ADP Vantage or similar enterprise payroll systems.
• Deep knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and complex union payroll rules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex data auditing, and financial analysis).
• Experience handling multiple payroll frequencies (weekly and semi-monthly).
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Familiarity with timekeeping system integrations with ADP Vantage.

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