Payroll Specialist (ADP) for Fast-Paced Consulting Firm

L.E.K. Consulting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator in Boston to support payroll operations for about 1,000 USA employees. The role emphasizes ADP Workforce Now expertise, compliance with laws, and collaboration across functions.

The Payroll Administrator will assist with the Workday HCM implementation under the Payroll Manager guidance. The ideal candidate has hands-on ADP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to data integrity and process improvements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience using ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to evolving payroll processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for assigned employee groups using ADP Workforce Now in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), and audits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain payroll data integrity through regular audits and reconciliations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday HCM

Excel

Job description

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator in Boston to support payroll operations for about 1,000 USA employees. The role emphasizes ADP Workforce Now expertise, compliance with laws, and collaboration across functions.

The Payroll Administrator will assist with the Workday HCM implementation under the Payroll Manager guidance. The ideal candidate has hands-on ADP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to data integrity and process improvements