Payroll Coordinator - ADP, Multi-State, Growth

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Explore Industries is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in Knoxville, TN to manage payroll processing in ADP and provide HR and accounting support. The role requires accuracy, multi-state knowledge, and collaboration with HR and Finance.

Responsibilities include validating payroll data, processing bi-weekly payrolls, year-end tasks, and maintaining data confidentiality. Experience with ADP and MS Office is essential, with attention to compliance and audits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, multi-state payroll and manufacturing/distribution background is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with payroll taxes, FLSA, and audit processes; proficient with payroll ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate payroll data in ADP prior to processing, including wages, deductions, and bonuses.
• Update employee events in ADP (new hires, terminations, changes, deposits).
• Process and reconcile bi-weekly payrolls across states, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Resolve discrepancies; collaborate with HR, Finance, and managers.
• Assist with HR (onboarding, inquiries) and accounting (GL reconciliations).
• Generate payroll reports and support with rate adjustments and cost benchmarking.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Business/HR

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Explore Industries is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in Knoxville, TN to manage payroll processing in ADP and provide HR and accounting support. The role requires accuracy, multi-state knowledge, and collaboration with HR and Finance.

Responsibilities include validating payroll data, processing bi-weekly payrolls, year-end tasks, and maintaining data confidentiality. Experience with ADP and MS Office is essential, with attention to compliance and audits.