Temp Part-Time, Benefits Support Specialist I

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.  

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. 

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer 401(k) match and other perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.  

Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations. 

Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!  

This is a 100% in-office role based at our Rochester, NY location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.?   

Position Overview 

The Temp Support Specialist Benefits is a detail-oriented, adaptable professional that supports the Benefits team during peak season. This is a temporary position running from July through February, with a flexible schedule based on mutual availability. The role requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 30 hours per week as the workload increases. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations by managing multiple tasks, maintaining data accuracy, and collaborating effectively with both clients and internal partners. 

Primary Responsibilities  

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Identify eligible FSA claims; ensure receipts are accurate and contain IRS-required information 
• Verify employee identity and verification, matching submitted documents against database records 
• Send outreach emails and/or make phone calls to clients, requesting missing required benefits information related to open enrollment 
• Conduct audits to ensure open enrollment documents submitted are complete 
• Upon completion of open enrollment, review employee contributions in two different systems to ensure they match  

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in progress preferred 
• Experience with data entry and client interaction preferred 
• Strong technical aptitude; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Excellent time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills 
• Clear, concise communication—both written and verbal 
• High attention to detail and commitment to process adherence 
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and work well in a team setting  

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.   

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.  

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed. 

The base pay range for this position is $20 - $21 /hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.