Payroll Specialist

Chobani

Payroll Specialist supporting weekly payroll accuracy at Chobani, a food-and-wellness company making yogurt, oat milk, coffee, and ready-to-make meals. Auditing records, processing payroll, and resolving employee inquiries.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including processing on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, auditing payroll records, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws. Proficient in using ADP and Kronos for payroll management and maintaining accurate payroll documentation.

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Payroll AdministrationADP ExperienceKronos ExperienceData Entry and Pay CalculationsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData EntryPay CalculationsGarnishmentsMulti-State Taxation RulesWage and Hour LawsPayroll AuditingExcel ProficiencyTimekeeping System UseYear-End Processing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationConfidentialityInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ADPKronosSuccessFactorsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Payroll CycleZero-Defect ObjectiveEmployee Payroll InquiriesTimekeeping RecordsSOX ComplianceAudit Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational support for all steps of the weekly payroll cycle with a zero-defect objective
Serve as a point of contact and back up the Payroll Manager
Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries with timely follow-up
Input, review, and audit timekeeping and payroll-related records
Train employees, Supervisors, and Managers on timekeeping system use, auditing, and approval
Audit new hires, job changes, salary actions, terminations, and other payroll documents
Communicate audit results and ensure timely updates for missing time punches, time-off requests, and timeclock schedules
Process on-cycle, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls, including time file batches, retro activities, termination payments, adjustments, supplemental payments, and third-party interface files
Maintain payroll audit, workflow, and work procedure documentation
Assist with year-end processing, including auditing, reconciliation, and W-2 production
Process garnishments and lien documents in compliance with Federal and State Laws and ensure ADP deductions and payments
Support day-to-day payroll administration
Collaborate with Payroll Specialists to cross-check work, share workload, and support the zero-defect payroll goal
Maintain electronic payroll documents for record retention, audits, and SOX compliance
Maintain internal communications related to Kronos, ADP, and SuccessFactors payroll information, training, forms, and notifications
Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required with 5 years’ experience in a payroll administration role, or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field with 2 years’ minimum experience
Working knowledge of payroll processes, including data entry, pay calculations, garnishments, tax set-up, benefits, multi-state taxation rules, and wage & hour laws
2 years’ experience with ADP and Kronos
Intermediate Excel skills
Experience using AI tools to support payroll or administrative work is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and track missing and/or required payroll components
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information reviewed and processed
Ability to interact daily with employees, managers, and leadership via email, phone, or Teams
Ability to understand, calculate, and explain complicated calculations and figures
Ability to work Monday through Friday, with payroll submit days having no set end time until payroll is submitted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Equity
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
Paid time off starting at 70 hours
11 holidays
Paid volunteer time off