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Payroll Specialist

Horizon Health Services

Getzville, NYFull-time$21–23/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–23/hr
Location
Getzville, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Payroll Specialist processes bi-weekly payroll for more than 900 employees, maintains payroll records, prepares routine reports, and responds to employee payroll and timesheet inquiries. The role also provides additional payroll and financial support as needed. It is a full-time, Monday–Friday position at Horizon Health Services’ Getzville location. A bachelor’s degree is required, though additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

UKG Payroll SystemCustomer ServiceCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience1+ Years Payroll Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Description

Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Apply to be a Payroll Specialist today!

What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Payroll Specialist at Horizon, you will…

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for 900+ employees

  • Maintain payroll records and prepare routine payroll reports

  • Respond to daily payroll and timesheet inquiries from employees

  • Perform additional payroll and financial support responsibilities as needed

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

  • Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.

  • Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.

  • Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.

  • Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!

  • Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.

  • Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!

  • Paid time off and paid holidays!

  • Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

  • 1-2 years of payroll experience required.

  • Experience with UKG payroll system preferred

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills required. Team players apply!

Location

This position is located at 55 Dodge Rd, Getzville NY.

Hours

This is a full-time position from Monday – Friday.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $21.00 - $23.00. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

  • Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting

  • Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements

  • Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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How this job compares

Set against the 598 open Payroll Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–23/hr
  • US median$26–32/hr177 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22/hr, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Payroll Specialist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Payroll Specialist jobs in New York and 598 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Payroll Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (418 postings).
Education
35 of the 598 open Payroll Specialist jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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