Payroll Systems Specialist

Sodexo; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); Hybrid; USD 3,726,000 - 4,823,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welln

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Group is hiring for a hybrid Payroll role at the Cheektowaga location. You will work on payroll systems, ensure data accuracy, and support compliant, secure processes while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and a proactive approach to process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-1 years related experience.
• Strong attention to detail with payroll data.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborates well with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data accuracy in payroll systems and compliance.
• Support secure, efficient payroll processes across platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve payroll support.
• Document processes and assist with system administration tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Task coordination

Collaborative

Adaptable

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Associate's degree

Job description

Sodexo has an opening to join its Payroll team at the Cheektowaga location. This is a hybrid position, offering a combination of in-office and remote work.

About the job

Join a team where precision meets purpose. In this role, you'll be at the core of payroll systems and operations—ensuring data accuracy, upholding compliance, and supporting secure, efficient processes that keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll also collaborate across departments and with vendors to elevate the payroll experience for employees and partners alike. What’s in it for You? Play a key role in ensuring accurate, on-time payroll that supports thousands of team members. Use your attention to detail to drive data integrity and system security across platforms. Support and guide your peers, becoming a trusted expert in payroll operations and compliance. Gain hands-on experience with system administration, access control, and process documentation. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to streamline payroll support. Influence process improvements and contribute to the standardization of operational procedures. Grow your career in a collaborative environment where problem-solving and precision are valued.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $27.05 - $35.01

What’s in it for you

What you’ll bring

• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, especially when working with complex payroll data.
• Proven ability to coordinate tasks, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills to build productive relationships across teams and vendors.
• Comfort navigating change with flexibility and resilience—whether solving a system issue or supporting a process shift.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to improving workflows, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational excellence.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED or Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Related Experience: 0-1 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fair and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.