Amazing company - amazing starter department - MyLife Advisor II ADP Employee Review

5.0
16 Sept 2019
Recommend
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Pros

ADP is truly one of the best places I have ever worked. You are consistently praised by your managers, you have a clear insight as to what your expectations are, and there is an overwhelming amount of room for growth/opportunity. The relationship between upper management and associates is amazing - never have I worked somewhere where the Senior VP's are easily approachable if needed; nor have I been somewhere where the Senior VP's have no problem recognizing associates when performance is done well. The MyLife Advisor space is a GREAT starter into ADP - you learn the ropes of multiple business units, and you are given the basic knowledges of each specific department (i.e. payroll, benefits, etc.). Yes - there are a lot of reports run on a daily basis, but if you're doing your job, it's not that hard to maintain an Exceeding Expectations level of performance. The key is to communicate with your manager on off days.

Cons

There are really only two cons I can think of here. 1. You are expected to be ON TIME every single day - if you're a minute late, this tallies up and is kept track of. There's not a lot of wiggle room for being late, and for those like me who struggle with time management, it's not my strong suit. I tend to prefer coming in roughly on time, and stay late every day to ensure my duties are done. However, this is common with hourly positions so it's nothing too crazy. ;-) 2. In comparison to other departments, we are on the lower end of the scale in terms of pay. Keep this in mind when applying for this position - if you are a single parent with one salary, this may not be the most easy role for you financially. However, the true value in the position is in the experience, so if you're starting off your career and can handle a lower pay, you will gain SO much in knowledge.

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ADP Response
6y
We really appreciate your review and rating - thanks for sharing your experience at ADP Norfolk. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your role as a MyLife Advisor and are surrounded by supportive leadership and a fantastic team. We hope you continue to spend many #WorkHappy years with us to come!

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Pros

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Cons

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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.

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- 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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Thank you for sharing your insights on your contractor experience at ADP. We value your feedback.
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