Payroll & HR Specialist — Precise & Growth‑Oriented

TES Staffing; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401k

Growth opportunities

90-day onboarding

Job summary

TES Staffing is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to support weekly and bi-weekly payroll and provide hands-on HR administration in Rochester-area operations. This full-time role includes medical benefits, PTO, 401k, and growth opportunities, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 90-day onboarding period.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of payroll experience and strong knowledge of ADP/Paychex/QuickBooks, with a keen eye for detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems (ADP/Paychex/QuickBooks).
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Solid understanding of wage/hour laws, payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Manage payroll for commissioned employees and align with internal compensation structures.
• Review hours, timecards, PTO, and job-site allocations before payroll finalization.
• Maintain employee and payroll data in payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Ensure correct withholding of taxes, benefits, garnishments, and deductions.
• Collaborate with Accounting and HR to maintain data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to payroll questions.
• Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2s and tax filings.
• Maintain HR documents and templates for roles and offers.
• Screen resumes and assist HR partner with candidate review.
• Support HR with day-to-day coordination and follow-up on requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR support

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

ADP

Paychex

QuickBooks

Job description

TES Staffing is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to support weekly and bi-weekly payroll and provide hands-on HR administration in Rochester-area operations. This full-time role includes medical benefits, PTO, 401k, and growth opportunities, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 90-day onboarding period.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of payroll experience and strong knowledge of ADP/Paychex/QuickBooks, with a keen eye for detail and confidentiality.