Employees are underpaid & overworked; Culture is old school and outdated - Human Resources Paychex Employee Review

1.0
14 July 2021
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Pros

Colleagues are kind and there is an atmosphere of teamwork

Cons

Employees are underpaid and overworked. Internal career advancement is difficult and promotions to the Director level and above tend to go to external employees vs. internal employees. Management does not encourage autonomy and there is a strong command and control culture from leadership.

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5.0
17 June 2026
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Pros

Paychex is a great company to work for. I’ve held multiple roles over 20+ years. There are always ups and downs, but for every position, manager, decision I disagree with, there are ten others that are outstanding.

Cons

It’s a large company with many opportunities to grow, but smaller companies may offer higher compensation.

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5.0
28 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

People and the overall environment is a positive one. If you do your part, definite long term career potential. It’s not easy- but stable, growing. Worth serious consideration for early career looking for sales experience with a great training program. Also good for mid-career consideration if base salary isn’t the primary reason you are in sales.

Cons

Very fast pace that doesn’t suit everyone. If you are looking for easy or just a job to “hang out”, this probably isn’t the right spot for you.

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