ADP payroll consulting and optimisation services for UK employers
We help HR and payroll teams run ADP payroll the right way with clean configuration, stronger controls, reliable reporting and a runbook that actually matches your UK and multi country operations.
- ADP payroll health check and configuration review
- Payroll operating model, roles and RACI for HR, payroll and finance
- Parallel runs, variance analysis and defect resolution
- ADP payroll controls including maker checker and approvals
- ADP reporting and statutory output alignment for UK payroll
- Ongoing payroll governance, SLAs and year end readiness
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Get ADP payroll working at enterprise standards
ADP payroll consulting is the structured way to make sure your ADP payroll solution is designed for your organisation, not just switched on. It matters because small configuration gaps become overpayments, underpayments, HMRC queries and frustrated employees. With the right ADP payroll optimisation, controls and reporting, you get predictable payroll, better visibility for Finance, and a model that can scale as you add entities and countries.
ADP Payroll Health Check and Design
We begin with an ADP payroll health check. We review company codes, pay components, calendars, absence feeds, time capture, allowances, pensions, NI and tax rules to see if ADP has been configured to match the way you actually employ and pay people. Many ADP environments are implemented quickly and never tuned. That is where errors and month end surprises start. We compare your current setup with ADP best practice, UK statutory needs, and your industry pattern.
Then we build a target design. This includes standardised pay elements, centralised reference data, aligned pay groups, correct calendars and input cutoffs. This makes ADP payroll simpler to run and easier to support, even if you have several entities or multiple HR systems feeding into ADP.
ADP Payroll Controls and Governance
A good ADP payroll is a controlled ADP payroll. We design and document controls across the full lifecycle: HR to payroll data transfers, input approvals, off cycle and retro logic, pre pay validations, maker checker, payroll sign off and posting to finance. We also define who does what: HR, payroll, finance, IT and external vendors. This reduces reliance on single people and makes payroll auditable.
We can also set up SLA and governance dashboards to track timeliness, error rates, rework and open issues. That gives HR and Finance leaders confidence that payroll is under control and that ADP is being used to its full capability.
Parallel Runs, Variance and Defect Management
When payroll is new, when you are changing providers or when you have had accuracy issues, parallel runs are essential. We plan and execute parallel runs in ADP alongside your legacy or current payroll. We collect results, run variance analysis and help teams resolve root causes. This makes transition to ADP or re stabilisation of ADP much safer.
We also establish a defect management process. Each variance or defect is captured, categorised and either fixed in configuration, corrected in data or covered by a temporary work around. This stops issues from repeating every month.
ADP Payroll Reporting and Finance Alignment
Most payroll teams need more than standard ADP reports. We design ADP payroll reporting that mirrors your finance structure, cost centres, projects, departments and UK statutory output. We make sure payroll journals reconcile and that HR and Finance are using the same master data. Where needed, we can produce payroll dashboards for leadership to see cost, headcount and pay changes across entities.
This improved reporting is what turns ADP payroll optimisation into business value. It reduces month end queries and gives Finance reliable, repeatable information.
ADP Payroll Runbook, Training and Handover
Finally, we document the whole ADP payroll operation. We create a runbook that tells your team what to do, in what order, for every payroll period, year end and change scenario. We train HR, payroll and finance users so they understand why ADP is configured in a certain way. This reduces errors and makes future changes easier to govern.
The outcome is a payroll service that is stable, explainable and supportable even if the original ADP implementer has moved on.
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Assess and redesign ADP payroll
We analyse your current ADP payroll configuration, data sources and pain points. We map processes from HR inputs to payroll to finance and identify where ADP payroll consulting and ADP payroll optimisation will provide the quickest impact. We also look at ADP payroll controls and ADP reporting so the final design is audit ready.
What We Offer: - ADP payroll configuration and control review
- Gaps in calendars, pay elements and statutory rules
- Design for HR and time data integration into ADP
- Risk and issue log with prioritised fixes
- Target runbook outline and governance model
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Stabilise, test and hand over
We help you run parallel runs, validate outputs, manage defects and put ADP payroll controls into production. We configure or tune ADP reporting so Finance gets the view it needs. We then hand over a documented ADP payroll process with SLAs and escalation paths so the operation runs smoothly month after month.
What We Offer: - Parallel runs and variance analysis for ADP payroll
- Defect capture, triage, retest and closure
- ADP payroll controls and approvals setup
- Finance ready ADP payroll reports and journals
- Runbook, SOPs and training for payroll teams
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Our Process
Discover gaps
Review current ADP setup, inputs, outputs and problem runs.
Design solution
Define target ADP payroll configuration, roles and controls.
Prove in runs
Execute parallel runs, fix variances and document changes.
Govern and improve
Add SLAs, dashboards and training for long term stability.
Why choose Us?
Business aligned
Built around UK payroll reality, not just ADP defaults.
Control focused
Clear maker checker and audit ready flows.
Data aware
Fixes root cause in HR, time and finance data.
Scalable model
Easy to onboard new entities or change providers.
Frequently asked questions
About Our ADP Payroll Consulting Services
What is ADP payroll consulting?
ADP payroll consulting is the service of reviewing, redesigning and governing your ADP payroll so it is accurate, compliant and easy to run. It covers configuration, inputs, outputs, reporting and controls.
How is ADP payroll optimisation different from implementation?
Implementation gets ADP live. ADP payroll optimisation fixes what was missed, aligns payroll to current HR and finance processes, and adds controls and reporting. It is the step most organisations need after using ADP for a few months.
Can you help with parallel runs on ADP?
Yes. We plan parallel runs, set up comparison templates, run variance analysis and help resolve issues in configuration or data. Parallel runs give confidence before you fully transition.
Do you design ADP payroll controls?
Yes. We define approvals for inputs, segregation of duties, maker checker and sign off steps. This reduces errors and makes payroll auditable for internal and external reviews.
Can you improve ADP reporting for Finance?
Yes. We align ADP payroll reporting with finance codes, cost centres and departments. We can also define dashboards that show payroll cost, exceptions and off cycle payments.
Do you support UK specific payroll requirements?
Yes. We review RTI, pensions, statutory leave, tax and NI rules as part of the ADP payroll optimisation. We also check year end readiness.
How long does an ADP payroll review take?
A focused ADP payroll consulting review can be completed in 2 to 3 weeks depending on number of entities and issues. Larger or multi country ADP estates may need longer.
Can you work with our current ADP or HR partner?
Yes. We often act as the client side advisor, documenting defects and changes so your ADP or HR partner can implement them.
What if we plan to add more countries later?
We design ADP payroll so new countries or entities can be added with the same controls, reports and runbooks, keeping governance consistent.
Do you provide ongoing support?
We can provide periodic payroll health checks, SLA governance and admin to keep ADP payroll stable as your organisation changes.
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