What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk position at Home Chef?
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.
The Payroll Clerk works closely with the Payroll Manager, Payroll Specialist, and Human Resources to drive the in-house payroll process. This includes gathering payroll data, correcting discrepancies, inputting information into payroll systems, and detailed auditing. The Payroll Clerk will research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a thorough and timely manner, and respond to employee inquiries in a positive, timely and professional manner as well as perform numerous audits to help ensure accurate pay.
Detailed Responsibilities
Process payroll cycles for 2,500 employees in multiple states, following weekly and biweekly pay schedules
- Ensure all employee and timesheet information is accurate for weekly payroll for hourly employees and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Track down missing documentation and information and resolve discrepancies with payroll data
- Audit payroll data such as incorrect status, rate, etc, and take action to correct
- Input payroll data; review and research any payroll irregularities to bring to a resolution
Support field HR teams and assist employees in a positive and professional manner with their payroll inquiries
- Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries; research and coordinate any necessary payroll corrections
- Work with field HR to ensure proper documentation and accuracy of payroll data
- Administer Kronos training for employees, managers and field HR
Process final paychecks in accordance with state laws
- Calculate and issue final paychecks for California terminations on an ongoing basis
- Work with field HR to ensure compliance with final pay regulations in all states
Other projects as assigned
- Understand and assist with the implementation of new policies and procedures determined by HR or relevant labor law
- Provide ad hoc reporting as requested by Finance leadership and other cross-functional partners
- Other projects as assigned
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google products, specifically Excel
- ADP Workforce Now and/or Kronos Workforce Ready experience a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job, with a focus on execution and results
- Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality of employee and company information at all times
- Detail oriented, organized and be able to juggle multiple tasks and communicate effectively
- Able to work well under pressure and have a sense of urgency to make payroll deadlines
- Ability to identify issues, problem solve and follow through to resolution
More About Us
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
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Salary : $20 - $27
