Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking an experienced HRIS/ADP Workforce Now Project Specialist to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is a contract project position and requires an individual who can quickly assess complexity, clean up legacy processes, and drive structure in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert in ADP Workforce Now, with a strong focus on HRIS configuration.
• Support payroll-related projects (knowledge required; will not be processing payroll).
• Support 401(k) project work, including systems alignment and data integrity.
• Lead cleanup of historical, paper-based HR and payroll processes that have since been layered with multiple applications.
• Analyze and support upcoming FLSA overtime projection initiatives.
• Evaluate current HR/payroll systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
• Partner closely with leadership and stakeholders to drive project outcomes.
• Document processes and recommendations as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience (required).
• Strong HRIS configuration experience (required).
• Solid payroll knowledge (no payroll processing responsibilities).
• Experience supporting or working on 401(k) or benefits-related system projects.
• Proven ability to step into complex, messy environments and bring structure quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time.

Required Work Hours

• 100% onsite
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Additional Details

• Contract/project-based role
• Project length: Several months (exact duration TBD)
• Candidates must be comfortable working fully onsite and starting projects immediately
• Salary: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour (DOE)

The ideal candidate thrives in cleanup, stabilization, and transformation projects, enjoys untangling layered systems and processes, and can deliver value quickly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.