HR Generalist / ADP Workforce Now Specialist

Sendiks Fine Foods Inc•Brookfield, WI

23d•$35 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist / ADP Workforce Now Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department while serving as a key internal user and administrator of the ADP Workforce Now platform. This position requires strong generalist HR knowledge, payroll accuracy, compliance awareness, and extensive hands-on experience using multiple ADP Workforce Now modules. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, time and attendance, employee records, benefits administration, ACA tracking, I-9/E-Verify compliance, training records, document management, reporting, and HR process improvement. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, confidential, organized, and comfortable using ADP Workforce Now as a primary tool to manage HR, payroll, compliance, and employee data.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience required.
Minimum of five years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience using multiple ADP Workforce Now modules, preferably including payroll, time and attendance, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, ACA, reporting, document management, and I-9/E-Verify.
Payroll processing experience required.
Strong understanding of HR processes, employee records, benefits administration, onboarding, and compliance tracking.
Experience with timekeeping audits, payroll deductions, wage changes, garnishments, and employee status changes.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong ADP Workforce Now technical skills.
Strong generalist HR knowledge.
High degree of accuracy with payroll, benefits, and employee data.
Ability to troubleshoot HRIS, payroll, onboarding, and timekeeping issues.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and technical instructions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to calculate payroll deductions, adjustments, benefit deductions, and related figures.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, type, or operate office equipment.
Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
May occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Experience in a retail, grocery, hospitality, or multi-location employer environment.
Experience with ACA tracking and reporting.
Experience with COBRA, FMLA, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and benefit administration.
Experience improving HRIS workflows or implementing ADP Workforce Now process improvements.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR user and internal subject matter resource for ADP Workforce Now.
Maintain and optimize ADP Workforce Now processes across multiple modules, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, time and attendance, benefits, ACA compliance, Document Cloud/document management, employee records, training tracking, reporting, and I-9/employment eligibility verification.
Ensure employee data is entered accurately and maintained consistently in ADP Workforce Now.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows and improve system efficiency.
Generate and audit ADP reports for payroll, benefits, compliance, employee changes, turnover, training, and other HR-related needs.
Maintain data integrity, security, and confidentiality within HRIS systems.
Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now.
Enter, review, and audit payroll-related transactions, including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, status changes, benefit deductions, garnishments, tax changes, direct deposit updates, and year-end payroll data.
Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy.
Monitor time and attendance records, missed punches, schedule issues, overtime, and attendance concerns.
Assist in ensuring compliance with wage and hour requirements, child labor laws, full-time/part-time status tracking, and company policies.
Work with managers to resolve payroll or timekeeping discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
Administer and maintain Form I-9 documentation in compliance with federal requirements.
Complete employment eligibility verification and E-Verify processes, as applicable.
Monitor I-9 completion timelines and follow up on missing or incomplete documentation.
Maintain accurate and confidential employment eligibility records.
Assist with compliance audits related to employee records, payroll, benefits, and employment eligibility.
Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans.
Conduct benefit orientations and assist employees with benefit enrollment questions.
Monitor benefit eligibility waiting periods and ensure timely enrollment for eligible employees.
Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations through ADP Workforce Now and/or carrier systems.
Assist with annual open enrollment preparation, communication, employee support, and data entry.
Respond to employee questions regarding company health and welfare benefit programs.
Assist with COBRA administration and ensure timely and accurate processing of required information.
Support ACA tracking, reporting, and compliance through ADP Workforce Now.
Monitor employee hours and benefit eligibility status for ACA purposes.
Assist with annual ACA reporting and employee notices.
Administer and track leaves of absence, including FMLA and company leave programs.
Maintain required leave documentation and ensure related records are handled confidentially and accurately.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel, payroll, medical, benefit, training, I-9, and compliance files.
Use ADP Workforce Now Document Cloud or other approved systems to manage employee documentation.
Ensure proper document retention, organization, and confidentiality.
Prepare employee separation forms and related documents.
Process employee changes in ADP Workforce Now and other internal systems.
Respond to verification of employment requests in accordance with company policy.
Provide backup support to track and maintain employee training records and certifications.
Provide backup support to coordinate safety and OSHA-related training programs.
Provide backup support to maintain training files, rosters, testing records, and certification renewal schedules.
Assist with workers’ compensation administration.
Maintain injury records and complete First Report of Injury forms accurately and timely.
Assist with claim reporting, investigation, documentation, and communication with carriers.
Maintain OSHA logs and assist with annual posting and reporting requirements.
Manage onboarding tasks in ADP Workforce Now to ensure timely completion of required forms, policy acknowledgements, payroll information, benefit documents, and compliance requirements.
Support the recruiting process through ADP Workforce Now Recruiting, including job postings, applicant tracking, candidate communication, and hiring workflow coordination.
Coordinate pre-employment processes.
Prepare and maintain new hire documentation and onboarding materials.
Conduct or assist with new employee orientations.
Provide HR support to employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, payroll, benefits, onboarding, and general HR questions.
Maintain professional, timely, and confidential communication with employees, managers, vendors, and carriers.
Support the Human Resources Manager and executive leadership with HR projects, reporting, audits, and administrative needs.
Stay current on HR practices, employment regulations, payroll requirements, and ADP Workforce Now system updates.