HR Generalist / ADP Workforce Now Specialist
Sendik's Fine Foods
Brookfield, WI
Position Summary
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities ADP Workforce Now / HRIS Administration
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.
Payroll and Timekeeping
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.
I-9, E-Verify, and Employment Compliance
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.
Benefits Administration
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.
ACA, Leave, and Compliance Tracking
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…