Upstate Total Rewards Association
The Upstate Total Rewards Association (UTRA) was founded in 2008 to provide WNY companies and HR professionals with an organization focused upon compensation, benefits and work-life issues.
Become a member today.
As a member of UTRA (Upstate Total Rewards Association), you’ll not only have access to our network of resources and professional development opportunities offered by a premier global human resources association, you’ll be able to attend our in-person networking luncheons and other affiliate events. Here’s a list of some current members enjoying the benefits of a UTRA membership.
Columbus McKinnon
Curbell, Inc.
Delaware North Companies
ESL Federal Credit Union
Excellus BCBS
HR Soft
Independent Health
Ingram Micro, Inc
Lifetime Assistance
MetLife
KeyBank
M&T Bank
Moog, Inc
NBT Bank
Rich Products Corporation
Rochester Regional Health
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
SYSCO
Superior Lubricants
TAG – The Aspen Group
Tops Markets LLC
Upcoming events
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October 23, 2025 UTRA Meeting
Topic: 2026 Merit Budgets/Structure Movement & More – A Local & National Perspective
Time: 9:15 am – 11:30 am followed by an optional lunch
Location: RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta
Meeting Overview
It’s that time of year where there is keen interest on what other companies are doing for 2026, as well as what changes are happening from a regulatory perspective. This meeting seeks to provide that information, both on a local perspective, where information is often lacking, supplemented by a national perspective provided by Mercer, who will be in attendance.Local Survey (to be completed in advance of the meeting, one response per company):
Please use the following link to respond to this survey on compensation, benefits, and total rewards changes for 2026. Please respond by close of business Friday, October 17th; results from this survey will be shared at the October 23rd meeting.
Complete Survey
Meeting Registration Details
Please use the link below to register for the meeting by 12 noon Monday, October 20th.
Proud Affiliations
& Honors
As a WorldatWork Affiliate member, UTRA is able to offer local practitioners networking advantages along with professional development opportunities, exclusive featured content and discounted pricing on WorldatWork education and membership.