I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Paychex (High Point, NC) in Jan 2019
Interview
It moved really quickly I applied, interviewed and got an offer all within 8 days. After completing application I received an email from a recruiter requesting I complete an assessment. I completed immediately and was sent another email to set up a phone interview a few days later. The phone interview just went over the position and my previous experience he also asked me two STAR format questions. I was then asked to come in for a face to face interview. At the interview I met two supervisors over the payroll department. They asked multiple questions about my experience dealing with customers and stress as well as how I multitask and organize my work(STAR format as well). Then I was asked if I had time to sit with one of the current employees to see what they do on a day to day bases, while sitting with assigned person I was asked to come back the following day for another interview. The next day I met with supervisor she asked me a few more STAR format questions about multitasking and handling customers then she asked if I had time to meet with her manager. We then met and went over my interview experience what I liked or didnt like and any other questions I had. The next day I got a call from the original HR person I spoke with and was offered the position. Do your research on the company dont wing it and make sure you have good questions for them as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time you had to learn something new, how did you adjust?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Paychex
Interview
The process took about a month and a half - two months. I applied in November and received an offer in January. It started with filling out an online application, an electronic exam (similar to the PHR/SHRM exam questions), a phone interview with a Recruiter, an in-person interview with the person that would be my manager, and then a panel interview with 4 people. You really have to know your stuff in HR! They ask you almost all behavioral based questions, and they're looking for actual examples. You have to be able to tell them what you did, how you did it, and the results on every question. The questions are not simple, like "tell me about a time you were stressed." Brush up on more complex behavioral interview questions before going in. The process wasn't difficult if you have a strong background in HR because that will give you a lot of examples to pull from, but it may be difficult if you haven't had a lot of work experience. Everyone was very respectful and nice throughout the process. They always called when they said they were going to, and it seemed like they were moving the process along at a good pace for such a large company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you implemented a strategy in your department that aligned with the organization's strategy?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Paychex (Seattle, WA) in Aug 2017
Interview
2 phone interviews, 2 in person interviews and a panel interview. It was a very professional process. It was a long process but it was worth it. Before the confirmantion they sent me for a drug test.