I'm glad to be out of ADP, but it was good for a bit. - Manual Check Processor ADP Employee Review

3.0
Dec 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

First off, I want to say that ADP is a good company. The Augusta facility is super nice, as it boast a gym, onsite cafe, and quiet rooms. There's also a lot of employee events where a lot of money is spent. There's also a lot of jobs that allow working from home, which is one of the biggest perks. I got to go to the beach and work during the day in a condo overlooking the ocean... therefore using no vacation time. Now that's a perk. There's also a lot of good people that work here, and I do believe that management has good intentions.

Cons

Despite management's good intentions, I believe they are the company's biggest downfall. The culture varies tremendously between departments, and people are promoted because of management skills, not necessarily because they know how to do their job well. My manager couldn't do the job I did everyday, which to me is a vital part in being able to lead the team. The pay is also pretty low, and even though I was a top performer in my department with certifications, I only had a $1.20 increase in the two years of my employment.

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ADP Response
7y
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Pros

* work culture * work life balance * hybrid schedule

Cons

* annual raises * most hires are by referral

2.0
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Pros

- Established company with a long history and relatively stable business operations. - Provides a sense of job stability compared to many organizations navigating rapid changes in the current AI-driven market. - Lower risk of frequent restructuring or large-scale layoffs than many high-growth technology companies. - Opportunity to work with experienced employees who have deep institutional and domain knowledge. - Predictable work environment that may appeal to individuals seeking long-term stability over rapid change. - Strong choice for professionals who value job security and a steady career path in an uncertain economic climate.

Cons

- Documentation is limited or rusted, and many operational processes lack clear runbooks or standardized procedures, making onboarding and troubleshooting more difficult than necessary. - If you're coming from a modern, fast-paced engineering environment, the organization may feel behind current industry practices and tooling. - Internal politics can sometimes outweigh technical merit or execution. - There are teams with very long-tenured employees where change and innovation can be difficult to drive. - Decision-making often involves multiple layers of approval, resulting in significant bureaucracy and slower execution. - Processes can move slowly, and collaboration is not always transparent across teams, leading to inefficiencies and occasional confusion around ownership. - In some areas, roles, responsibilities, and operational processes are not clearly defined, creating unnecessary chaos and inconsistent ways of working. - Engineering standards and best practices vary considerably between teams, making cross-team collaboration challenging. - Organizational change tends to happen slowly, which can be frustrating for employees who are focused on modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.

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ADP Response
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