ADP Payroll Analysts

ADP Payroll Analysts
Accounting & Finance Sugar Land , Texas Contract to Hire Nov 2, 2026

Title:

Payroll Analyst (ADP Vantage)
Client:
Direct
Pay Rate: $25-$35/hr

Location:

Sugar Land, TX (hybrid 4-day onsite)
Duration: 4-6 month contract to hire

We are seeking two detailed and analytical Payroll Analysts proficient in ADP Vantage for a 4–6 month contract-to-hire engagement. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll processing and analysis for a large, complex workforce. Responsibilities include handling both weekly payroll for frontline employees and semi‑monthly payroll for corporate staff, ensuring absolute accuracy, strict regulatory compliance, and adherence to over 600 collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

• High-Volume Payroll Processing: Execute end-to-end payroll cycles, including weekly payroll for frontline employees and semi-monthly payroll for corporate staff.
• ADP Vantage Administration: Administer payroll operations within ADP Vantage, performing rigorous data validation, auditing, and account reconciliations.
• Union & CBA Compliance: Interpret and apply over 600 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to ensure accurate pay calculations and compliance with union rules.
• Data Auditing & Quality Control: Audit payroll data for accuracy, including timekeeping inputs, wage rates, taxes, and deduction calculations.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations teams to maintain compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Reporting & Process Documentation: Support comprehensive payroll reporting and analysis, assist with system updates and enhancements in ADP Vantage, and maintain audit-ready records.

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on payroll experience in a high-volume, unionized environment.
• Proven experience and strong proficiency with ADP Vantage or similar enterprise payroll systems.
• Deep knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and complex union payroll rules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex data auditing, and financial analysis).
• Experience handling multiple payroll frequencies (weekly and semi-monthly).
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Familiarity with timekeeping system integrations with ADP Vantage.

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