HR Works

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Direct Placement, HR Works Client Opportunities - Rochester, NY - Full Time

HR Works is partnering with a growing Rochester‑area organization to hire a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role manages key payroll, benefits, and compensation support activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a strong employee experience. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on payroll expertise, strong HRIS/ADP skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Payroll processing, reporting, and compliance
  • Benefits administration and leave management
  • Compensation support and annual cycles
  • HRIS (ADP) data accuracy, workflows, and system maintenance

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), strong payroll/benefits background, ADP experience preferred, CPP strongly preferred, and solid knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and wage/hour regulations.
 

The compensation for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 annually.  Click here for full job description.  
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