I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at ADP (Lynnwood, WA)
Interview
Took anout a 2 month before process was completed. Drug test and background check needed. 2 phone interviews with a recruiter in the east coast. Followed by another phone interview by another east coast manager. Finally had an in person interview with the manager of the payroll team. Asked to come in for another in person interview. Very long extensive process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical interview questions.
- Experience with payroll
- Dealing with irate clients
- Handling secured information
- Attention to detail
The interview process took a few weeks and was a bit tedious. However, it was not difficult. There were just lots of steps to the different stages. However, everyone was super nice.
The interview went well. I met with payroll managers who asked both behavioural and technical questions. They created a fairly comfortable atmosphere, which helped me answer confidently and engage meaningfully throughout.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the difference between lump sum and bonus taxation
How do you manage payroll deadlines
How do you handle confidential information
Started with and over the phone interview, where the recruiter asked if I had questions. Once I began to ask a question she cut me off and said the hiring manager would actually be answering any questions you might have. Okay sure. Next step of the process was I needed to do a video interview. We agreed upon a time of midafternoon. A few hours before my scheduled time I get an email saying actually she’s not available at this time anymore, we’re signing you up for this time. A time I wasn’t available as I take night classes. Next day I get an email saying I’m no longer being considered. Was a highly unprofessional process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What did I think I would be bringing to this role that another applicant couldn’t.
Payroll Specialist I applicants have rated the interview process at ADP with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 53% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Payroll Specialist I roles take an average of 20 days to get hired, when considering 57 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at ADP overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at ADP as a Payroll Specialist I according to 57 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 18%
Drug test: 12%
Background check: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
Other: 2%
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