Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in payroll and benefits administration? This Payroll Specialist role in Buffalo, NY offers a competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000/year and is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing payroll cycles, supporting employee benefits administration, and responding to employee inquiries with professionalism and empathy. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining compliance, ensuring data integrity, and fostering positive internal communication around pay and benefits. The ideal candidate is highly organized, people-focused, and experienced in handling sensitive information with discretion.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise and service mindset to a team that values precision and people, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is an on-site, in-person position based in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Process multi-cycle payrolls with accuracy and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits administration
• Enter and process new hire enrollments, terminations, and general benefits inquiries
• Maintain employee data and documentation with a high level of confidentiality
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve payroll and benefits issues
• Identify process improvements and assist with future system consolidation projects

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience
• Familiarity with payroll systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• $60,000–$75,000/year salary, based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Disability coverage and other voluntary benefits
• Supportive team and opportunities for professional growth

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know and your future career goals. Throughout the process, we will provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, provide client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.