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ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate

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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate

Become a Successful Entry-Level Payroll Specialist.

Gain the knowledge and develop job-ready skills for an exciting career in the diverse field of payroll. No degree or experience required.

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Instructor: ADP Learning Academy

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from 815 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify the value payroll provides as a strategic business partner.

  • Build a foundation of basic payroll terms, regulations, and concepts needed to execute and administer the Payroll function.

  • Perform the steps needed to process payroll including calculating earnings, deductions, and taxes.

  • Develop essential competencies like customer service, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving.

Skills you'll gain

  • Category: Customer Service
  • Category: Non-Profit Accounting
  • Category: Payroll
  • Category: Payroll Processing
  • Category: Labor Law
  • Category: Data Entry
  • Category: Payroll Reporting
  • Category: Tax Preparation
  • Category: Benefits Administration
  • Category: Data Analysis
  • Category: Compensation Management
  • Category: Workforce Management
  • Category: Income Tax
  • Category: Payroll Tax
  • Category: Tax Compliance
  • Category: Payroll Administration
  • Category: Tax Returns
  • Category: Tax Management
  • Category: Labor Compliance

Tools you'll learn

  • Category: Payroll Systems

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

The Payroll Professional

The Payroll Professional

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the purpose of and requirements to attain the Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate.

  • Explain the value Payroll plays in an organization’s company culture and identify the factors needed to design a successful payroll strategy.

  • Illustrate how Payroll typically fits within Human Resources and an organization and describe the common responsibilities within the Payroll field.

  • Develop a personal plan targeting strengths and areas of opportunity for your Payroll Specialist Certificate program.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Payroll
Category: Payroll Processing
Category: Customer Service
Category: Compensation Management
Category: Payroll Administration
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Communication Strategies
The Payroll Cycle

The Payroll Cycle

Course 2, 13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the step-by-step payroll processing cycle, including data collection, input, verification, calculation, and finalization.

  • Identify essential requirements for time tracking systems to accurately record/manage employee work minutes for payroll processing and compliance.

  • Explain the payroll-related tasks involved in employee on-boarding, such as tax withholding preferences, direct deposit, etc.

  • Describe the key components of year-end payroll processes, such as W-2 preparation, 1099 form distribution, and other required tax reporting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Payroll
Category: Payroll Processing
Category: Auditing
Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Category: Accruals
Category: Payroll Tax
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Payroll Systems
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Payroll Administration
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Reconciliation
Category: Data Entry
Category: Payroll Reporting
Category: Tax Compliance
Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Course 3, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Examine payroll-related dates, pay frequencies, and their impact on employee compensation.

  • Analyze gross wages, pay statement details, common earnings, benefits, and retirement deductions.

  • Examine the workweek, overtime calculations, white-collar exemptions, and methods for computing overtime pay according to the FSLA.

  • Integrate the various components to accurately determine gross pay for employees.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Payroll
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Payroll Processing
Category: Labor Law
Category: Compensation Management
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Tax Compliance
Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Payroll Administration
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Income Tax
Category: Payroll Reporting
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Benefits Enrollment Processes
Category: Compensation and Benefits
Category: Payroll Tax
Category: Payment Systems
Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Course 4, 12 hours

What you'll learn

  • The learner will explore fundamental aspects of payroll, including earnings, taxes, deductions and the significance of accurate personal information.

  • The learner will be equipped with essential knowledge, covering topics such as tax compliance, worker classifications, and payroll procedures.

  • A comprehensive understanding of payroll management and taxation, benefiting individuals in effectively navigating financial responsibilities.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Payroll Tax
Category: Payroll
Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Payroll Processing
Category: Compensation and Benefits
Category: Tax Management
Category: Compliance Reporting
Category: Tax Laws
Category: Tax Preparation
Category: Payroll Reporting
Category: Payroll Administration
Category: Income Tax
Category: Tax Returns
Category: Tax Compliance
Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

Course 5, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze how different business structures, such as restaurants and non-profits, influence payroll processes and complexities.

  • Explore the role of accounting principles, terminology, and recordkeeping requirements in payroll operations.

  • Develop a systematic approach to identify and resolve payroll-related issues and errors, ensuring compliance and preventing future occurrences.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Payroll
Category: Payroll Tax
Category: Payroll Processing
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Tax Compliance
Category: Non-Profit Accounting
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Payroll Administration
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Accounting
Category: Specialized Accounting
Category: Income Tax

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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
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