Payroll Specialist

BDA, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDA, LLC is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, GA. With at least 5 years of payroll processing and strong skills in ADP systems, you will be responsible for managing payroll for over a thousand employees across multiple states.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with team members to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. This position requires onsite presence 4 days a week in Atlanta or Plainfield.

A competitive salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 based on experience and skills is offered, along with a commitment to equity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for over a thousand employees across multiple states.
• Managing garnishments and wage verifications in ADP.
• Maintaining and auditing employee PTO accruals.
• Reconciling payroll deductions and PTO accruals.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP systems knowledge

Excel skills

Workday experience

Attention to detail

Education

Payroll certification

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

BDA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with a strong background in both domestic and international payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands‑on payroll experience, a deep understanding of Workday and ADP systems (certifications preferred), and strong Excel skills to support detailed reporting and reconciliations.

Location: This role requires onsite presence 4 days a week to the Atlanta, GA or Plainfield, IN location.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly payroll for over a thousand employees across multiple states and globally using ADP.
• Managing state and federally mandated garnishments and wage verifications in ADP.
• Maintaining and auditing employee PTO accruals.
• Payroll deduction and PTO accrual reconciliation.
• Managing the electronic and online timekeeping system for hourly employees.
• Payment of commissions, sales incentives, bonuses accurately and in a timely manner, in alignment with compensation structures.
• Running weekly and monthly ad‑hoc reporting.
• Using smart compliance for garnishments and pay cards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including multi‑state and international processing.
• Workday and ADP Celergo experience required.
• Strong ADP systems knowledge (former ADP employees highly preferred).
• Fluent in English required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas).
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations (Federal, State, Local) pension, filings, and garnishment processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills, excellent reconciliation skillset.
• Ability to manage confidential data with discretion.
• Payroll certification is a plus or years of service.

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth.

BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.