Payroll Specialist: ADP Vantage Expert

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

Proficiency with ADP Vantage and collaboration with HR are required. Strong Excel and data-analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential assets. This is a hybrid contract-to-hire role based in Tinley Park, IL.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Vantage is required.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, deductions, garnishments, and payroll compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review and validate employee timekeeping records, payroll data, and payroll transactions.
• Utilize ADP Vantage to maintain payroll records and process employee payroll changes.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies, timecard exceptions, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Process employee deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, tax updates, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end payroll reporting activities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure employee data changes are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Payroll Processing

ADP Vantage

Payroll Administration

Payroll Tax

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Timekeeping Systems

Data Analysis

Payroll Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

Proficiency with ADP Vantage and collaboration with HR are required. Strong Excel and data-analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential assets. This is a hybrid contract-to-hire role based in Tinley Park, IL.