Payroll Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Consulting Specialist to join a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will help ensure on-time, accurate payroll for multiple clients while performing analyses and audits to improve processes.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Experience with multi-state payroll and MS Office is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience.
• 1-2 years of multi-corporation, multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience in customer service, payroll, HR, or benefits administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable to change and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Help give the world's busiest professionals peace of mind; ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Perform basic analysis, reporting, and audits related to payroll processing.
• Participate in client calls and provide basic reporting on payroll activities.
• Support special projects to apply analytical thinking for client success.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent Military experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Payroll Consulting Specialist

Do you find a crazy amount of joy in solving problems that help others achieve their goals?

• Are you all about the follow up and follow through that helps you and your clients achieve serious results? #winning
• Most importantly, do you love people and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? (Oh yes, we used the "L" word and it's that serious.)

Well, then you might be just the right person we're looking for.

First things first: We believe people make great companies, not the other way around. Our people make all the difference in our mission to deliver innovative HR products and services that help employees stay productive and manage their life on their terms.

What you'll do:

• Help give the world's busiest professionals piece of mind. Be a part of a high-performing team who helps our clients pay their employees on time with the utmost accuracy and attention to detail.
• Help put analysis into action. Perform basic analysis, reporting, quarter-end and year-end audits, and research related to payroll processing.
• Help our clients be at their best. Occasionally work on special projects to flex those critical and analytical thinking skills to help our clients achieve success.
• Deliver excellent customer service. Respond to service requests, basic client audits, participate in client calls, and complete basic level reporting on payroll activities.

What you need to do the job:

• Bachelor's degree OR
• Equivalent Military experience OR
• 1-2 years of multi-corporation, multi-state payroll OR
• Equivalent experience in the areas of customer service, payroll, human resources, benefits administration, financial institution, application support or other relevant work experience
• A flexible schedule is ideal, because payroll processing days can be longer. (Especially during year end, where overtime is mandatory.)
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite of software to include Outlook, Word and Excel
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines
• Must possess critical thinking skills and enjoy problem solving
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• A comfort level with change, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to recover quickly from adversity

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Familiarity with HR, payroll technology and payroll processes
• FPC or CPP
• Working knowledge of payroll processing, tax principles, wage and hour laws

Just some of the reasons why you'll love working here:

• You can be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits that start on Day 1, because healthy associates are happy ones.
• You can bring your passion and fun. Corporate culture woven from highly diverse perspectives and insights.
• You can balance work and personal time like a boss. Resources and flexibility to more easily integrate your work and your life.
• You can become a certified "smarty pants." Ongoing training and development opportunities for even the most insatiable learner.
• We pay you to pay it forward. Company paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

A little about ADP:

We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP:

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.