HR Technology and Automation Lead

Current Lighting Employee Co LLC • Mayfield Heights, OH

7h • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The HR Technology and Automation Lead (ADP Workforce Now) is responsible for owning and optimizing the organization’s HR technology ecosystem, with primary focus on ADP Workforce Now and HRIS leadership for the Tress Revolution platform supporting Mexico. The role partners closely with the Global Payroll Manager, and Canada, Asia, Europe and Mexico HR/Payroll teams to ensure accurate configuration, data integrity, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on configuration and administration experience with ADP Workforce Now in a mid to largescale environment, including multiple modules.
• Proven experience owning HRIS/HR technology platforms, with direct responsibility for configuration, testing, integrations, and production support.
• Strong technical proficiency with: ADP WN workflows, security, and automation
• Advanced reporting and analytics (ADP reports, custom queries, data extracts)
• Data mapping, file layouts, and interface/integration design
• Demonstrated experience leading system upgrades, new module implementations, or major process redesigns within ADP WN.
• Solid understanding of HR, benefits, payroll, and time and attendance processes and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to work with HR, payroll, finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and support requests simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scripting, APIs, or integration tools used with ADP Workforce Now (or similar HRIS).
• Experience designing automation and self-service solutions for managers and employees.
• Background supporting multistate or multi-entity payroll environments.
• HR, HRIS, or payroll certifications (e.g., PHR/SPHR, SHRMCP/SCP, HRIP, CPP) are a plus.
• Experience configuring and supporting HRIS or payroll platforms for Latin America, preferably including Tress or similar systems used in Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now and AwardCo configuration across HR, time and attendance, benefits, talent, and payroll related modules, while the Global Payroll Manager owns payroll operations and processing.
• Partner with the Global Payroll Manager to design and maintain system configurations, earnings and deduction codes, tax setups, and time interfaces that enable efficient and compliant payroll processing, without directly running payroll cycles.
• Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of new ADP WN functionality, enhancements, and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., ATS, benefits carriers, finance/ERP).
• Develop and maintain complex workflows, business rules, security roles, and automation to streamline HR and payroll processes and reduce manual work.
• Create, optimize, and schedule advanced reports, dashboards, and analytics (e.g., headcount, turnover, compliance, payroll audits) to support business and HR decision-making.
• Oversee system data governance, including data standards, data quality monitoring, and remediation of data integrity issues.
• Lead full system lifecycle activities: requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, regression testing, user acceptance testing, documentation, and change management.
• Troubleshoot system issues, coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and provide rootcause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Design and maintain integrations and data interfaces (e.g., APIs, SFTP, flat files) between ADP WN and internal/external systems, collaborating closely with IT.
• Develop and deliver training, job aids, and knowledge articles for HR, payroll, managers, and employees to drive effective use of ADP WN and related tools.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting HR and payroll configuration and ensure system compliance (e.g., tax, wage and hour, benefits, leave).
• Evaluate new ADP WN features, releases, and related HR technologies, recommending and prioritizing enhancements that increase automation and user experience.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to identify process improvement opportunities and translate them into technical solutions in ADP WN.
• Manage small to midsize HR technology projects and contribute to larger enterprise initiatives.
• Collaborate with Global Payroll to perform pre and post payroll data validations and to build payroll audit and reconciliation reports, ensuring data integrity while leaving final payroll approval and submission to the Global Payroll team
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards in Tress Revolution for headcount, turnover, compliance, and payroll supporting analytics for the Mexico organization.

Benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees