Payroll Specialist, ADP Experience

Addus HomeCare

. Perform payroll functions for the company .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including gross-to-net calculations and compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws. Strong ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service in a multi-state payroll environment.

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Payroll Processing ExperienceADP ExperienceKnowledge of Wage and Hour LawsAttention to DetailCustomer Service Focus

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Hard Skills

Gross-to-Net CalculationsPayroll Software ProficiencyMulti-State Payroll ProcessingEarnings and Deduction CodesFinancial Controls for SOX Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMulti-Tasking Under Tight DeadlinesTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ADP VantageMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

HIPAA CompliancePHI RulesPayroll AuditingEmployee Pay Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform payroll functions for the company
Collect and import hours and earnings files from various systems and sources for weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing
Process gross-to-net calculations in payroll software
Audit hours, gross and net payroll expenses against previous pay periods; investigate and explain variances
Adhere to internal financial controls for SOX compliance
Apply earnings and deduction codes and appropriate pay rates accurately for employee pay and tax reporting
Research employee pay questions and correct payroll issues
Communicate payroll issues and questions with departments and field branches and ensure timely resolution
Review weekly reports to verify pay rates for new employees and process termination final payments according to state laws
Maintain confidentiality of payroll information
Adhere to HIPAA and PHI rules and federal, state and local wage and hour laws
Communicate payroll expense errors to leadership
Provide effective customer service to employees and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of payroll processing experience
Payroll-related activities in a multi-state payroll environment
Strong customer service focus
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must have ADP experience
ADP Vantage Experience (Preferred)
Able to work in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Capable of learning new technology applications
Knowledge of payroll-related state and federal wage and hour laws
Must follow federal, state and local wage and hour laws and guidelines
Adherence to HIPAA laws and PHI rules and guidelines
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Continued Education
PTO Plan
Retirement Planning
Life Insurance
Employee discounts