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.

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. 

While most of us continue to work remotely, our newly renovated headquarters at the Old Post Office is open for voluntary return to work. Our organization is closely following the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and will share updates on our 2022 return to the office plan as soon as any decisions are made.

Home Chef is seeking a Payroll Manager who enjoys partnering with internal customers to develop payroll solutions that balance the need for compliance with the need for speed and agility. The Payroll Manager will report to the Controller, and be responsible for managing the end to end payroll process. Individual should have a keen eye for identifying and implementing scalable payroll solutions that can evolve with a rapidly growing U.S. based employee population consisting of both salaried and hourly employees.

Manage the payroll process on a weekly basis including reviewing and reconciling all inputs and final outputs:

• Compile forms and other payroll information submitted by HR and employees and pay employees accordingly
• Manage timekeeping data and system
• Ensure final paycheck compliance in a variety of U.S. states, including California
• Reconcile payroll data using Kronos and ADP and corrects discrepancies

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of employee data:

• Consistently run audit reports and ensures that inaccurate data is corrected
• Partner with HR teams to maintain effective payroll processes through training, documentation, and coaching ensuring timely and accurate employee data 
• Manage PTO accruals for hourly and salaried employee populations in both ADP and Kronos

Research and Implementation of multi-state and local tax processing requirements:

• Provide counsel to HR and leadership to drive compliance of local tax processing as Home Chef’s geographic footprint expands
• Work closely with Kroger and Legal to apply for and manage tax jurisdictions
• Create and maintain tax codes and filing status in ADP

Drive process improvement projects to reduce manual payroll efforts and enhance end-user interaction with Payroll systems:

• Determine how to set up and implement new policies and procedures determined by HR or relevant labor law
• Identify and implement process improvement projects that reduce opportunity for human error, enhance payroll system interface for end-users, and create efficiency in processing payroll cycles 
• Look for opportunities to scale systems and processes to ensure the payroll infrastructure evolves along with the business

Administer Kronos training:

• Partner closely with HR to identify and execute training opportunities to ensure all people managers have the tools and education they need to support timely and accurate timecard submission in Kronos for hourly employee population of ~1500 and growing 
• Adjust Kronos training manuals for employees and managers to reflect changes in procedure
• Record training instructions for employees as needed

Manage quarter-end and year-end payroll activities:

• Ensure that ADP has proper documentation to accurately file federal, state and local taxes
• Audit quarter-end and year-end reports for inaccuracies

Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field
• 5+ years of payroll and payroll tax experience
• 3+ years of manager experience
• Knowledge of federal, state and local tax and labor laws and reporting requirements
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Comfort with enterprise systems and data management
• Experience with Kronos and/or ADP a plus
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
• Proficiency in all other MS Office applications
• Self-starter, initiates as opposed to reacts with a proven “take-charge” record of accomplishment
• Strong work ethic; e.g. “roll-up your sleeves” leader




The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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Perks/Benefits:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date 

- Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

- 401k Employer match - 50% on the $1, up to 6% of the employee's earnings 

- We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses

- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, plus sick days 

- Generous Parental Leave 

- Great Work/Life Balance – We value and support each individual team member

- Quarterly company-wide “Town Hall” meetings 

- Ongoing professional development opportunities by level and function

- Your choice of Windows or Mac laptop, plus an extra screen 

- Onsite gym 

- Weekly Fooda credit

- Newly renovated office in the historic Old Main Post Office which is located close to multiple Metra and CTA options

- Employee discounts through Perkspot

- Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores

- Casual dress in a fun, friendly and collaborative work environment

Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!

How We Work Together

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.

Be at Home at Home Chef

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 [email protected].

Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.

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