Payroll Analyst ADP Experience Required

ABM Industries; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll processing using ADP Vantage for a large, unionized workforce. The role handles weekly frontline payroll and semi-monthly corporate payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance with over 600 CBAs, and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years in high-volume payroll within a union environment, strong Excel skills, and deep knowledge of CBAs and payroll rules.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume union environment.
• Experience with ADP Vantage or similar systems.
• Knowledge of CBAs and union payroll rules.
• Experience with multiple payroll frequencies.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll cycles: weekly for frontline staff and semi-monthly for corporate staff.
• Administer payroll within ADP Vantage, including data validation, auditing, and reconciliation.
• Interpret and apply over 600 CBAs to ensure proper pay calculations.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy including timekeeping inputs, wage rates, taxes, and deductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Partner with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations for compliance.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Support payroll reporting and analysis.
• Assist with system updates and enhancements in ADP Vantage.
• Document payroll processes and maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Vantage

CBAs knowledge

Advanced Excel

Tools

ADP Vantage

Job description

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Job Summary

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and analysis using ADP Vantage for a large, complex workforce. This role supports both weekly payroll for frontline employees and semi-monthly payroll for corporate staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to over 600 collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of union payroll rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll cycles: weekly payroll for frontline employees and semi-monthly payroll for corporate staff
• Administer payroll within ADP Vantage, including data validation, auditing, and reconciliation
• Interpret and apply over 600 CBAs to ensure proper pay calculations
• Audit payroll data for accuracy including timekeeping inputs, wage rates, taxes, and deductions
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Partner with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations for compliance
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws
• Support payroll reporting and analysis
• Assist with system updates and enhancements in ADP Vantage
• Document payroll processes and maintain audit-ready records

Qualifications -

• 3–5+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, union environment
• Experience with ADP Vantage or similar systems
• Knowledge of CBAs and union payroll rules
• Experience with multiple payroll frequenciesUnderstanding of payroll tax regulations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Familiarity with timekeeping system integrations