Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Job Opportunity Details

Temporary to Possible Hire Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

$20-$22 per hour

Amherst, New York

Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in Human Resources and Payroll within a collaborative and supportive team? Our client, a well-established company with a national presence, is seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Assistant to join their Amherst, NY office. This is a temp-to-perm, in-office position offers long-term growth potential, excellent benefits, hands-on experience in HR and a salary of $22/hour.

This role is perfect for someone with 1+ years of experience in HR, payroll, or office administration who is eager to learn and take on a variety of responsibilities. The team is willing to train the right candidate, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in HR, payroll, benefits administration, and office management.

This is an onsite position based in Amherst, New York.

Responsibilities:

Assist in payroll processing using ADP, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and serve as a backup for the payroll function.

Support benefits administration, recruitment, and employee relations, with opportunities to learn and expand your HR skill set.

Act as a key point of contact for employees across the U.S., assisting with HR and payroll inquiries.

Help with scanning, mailing projects, ordering supplies, and jumping in where needed to support the team.

Utilize Excel to create reports, track HR and payroll data, and maintain accurate records.

Work with HRIS providers, benefits administrators, and other vendors to support HR operations.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

1+ years in an HR and payroll support role

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience with HRIS systems

Ability to support multiple levels of management and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ability to manage shifting priorities and work effectively under deadlines

Why You'll Love This Role:

Be part of a growing organization with a strong industry presence

Gain valuable experience in HR operations, payroll processing, and employee engagement

Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your contributions have a real impact

Work Environment & Compensation:

Location: Fully in-office position in Amherst, NY

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 ? 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.

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