ADP Payroll Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Prestige People Partners is actively hiring an experienced ADP Payroll Specialist for a full-time, remote role. This opportunity is within a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment and offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career potential. As an ADP Payroll Specialist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for plant leadership on day-to-day payroll matters!

What You'll Do

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review pre-processing and post-processing reports to identify and correct errors before finalizing payroll.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure timely payroll funding and proper GL entries.
• Enter and validate changes such as new hires, terminations, rate changes, and special payments (differentials, etc.).
• Verify overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, PTO, and unpaid time in line with federal/state wage and hour rules.
• Partner with the manager to resolve discrepancies in timecards and ensure approvals are complete on schedule.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc payroll reports for HR, Accounting & Finance, and management (e.g., headcount, overtime, labor cost).
• Implement month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll expenses and accruals.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• More than 3-5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, hourly manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations (e.g., overtime, meal/rest periods, shift premiums).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large data sets and reports.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and balance with deadline-based projects.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sense of ownership over deliverables.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ADP Workforce Management (WFM) systems.
• Familiarity with payroll system updates and enhancements.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Relocation support for candidates willing to move to Kingston, Georgia.