Senior Payroll & HR Shared Service Support Expert

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence in; North Kingstown (RI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence in Rhode Island seeks an experienced Senior Payroll & HR Shared Services Specialist to lead US payroll administration and HR services across the employee lifecycle. The role requires deep ADP Workforce Now expertise and mastery of multi-state payroll operations.

You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while partnering with HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT to continuously improve payroll processes, systems, and the employee

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll administration experience with significant US multi-state payroll expertise.
• 5+ years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now administration experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, payroll taxes, 401(k), workers' compensation, FLSA, and ACA.
• CPP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in shared services, advisory, or professional services environments preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluent English and Spanish communication.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end multi-state US payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Serve as the ADP Workforce Now SME for configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, and state/local regulations.
• Lead payroll audits, year-end W-2s, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and inquiries.
• Generate payroll reports and workforce analytics for leadership.
• Advise on process improvements, HRIS integrations, and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll administration

Multi-state payroll

Excel skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Process improvement

Payroll analytics

Education

CPP certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS integrations

Job description

Senior Payroll & HR Shared Service Support Expert (Finance)

Senior HR Shared Services & Payroll Specialist

Location: Rhode Island
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a Senior Payroll & HR Shared Services Specialist to join our team. This role provides expert US payroll administration and payroll advisory support while delivering HR shared services across the employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now, lead complex multi-state payroll operations, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and partner across HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT to continuously improve payroll processes, systems, and the employee experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end multi-state US payroll using ADP Workforce Now, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, garnishments, tax updates, deductions, retroactive adjustments, and special payments.
• Serve as the ADP Workforce Now subject matter expert for configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Review payroll data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Lead payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end W-2 processing, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Generate payroll reporting, workforce analytics, and recommendations for leadership.
• Advise on payroll process improvements, system enhancements, HRIS integrations, payroll implementations, and system conversions.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity across HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and IT to deliver integrated employee solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll administration experience with significant US multi-state payroll expertise.
• 5+ years of hands‑on ADP Workforce Now administration experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, payroll taxes, 401(k), workers' compensation, FLSA, and ACA.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll implementations, HRIS integrations, or payroll system conversions preferred.
• Experience in a shared services, advisory, consulting, or professional services environment preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in manufacturing technology.
• Collaborate with an innovative global team.
• Drive continuous improvement and employee experience.
• Grow your career through ongoing professional development.

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