Home Chef is building new ways to provide meal solutions that meet a wide variety of customer needs, and shipping locations both online and in store.  Our team is a unique mix of creators, chefs, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers and we’re growing quickly. Our customer-first mentality, combined with a zest for supporting our peers, helped us bring home Built in Chicago’s Startup of the Year Moxie award in 2017. If you’re ready to be part of the action, we’re ready to connect with you. There are no limits to where we can go together.

The Payroll Coordinator gathers and processes payroll data and will research and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a detailed, thorough and timely manner.

This position will be responsible for providing additional payroll support resources for Home Chef during our busy season.

Ensure all employee and timecard information is accurate for weekly payroll for hourly employees and biweekly payroll for salaried employees

• Research and resolve discrepancies with payroll data.
• Audit payroll data such as incorrect status, rate, or other data and take action to correct
• Calculate and process retro pay.
• Assist with tracking down missing documentation
• Coordinates process and paperwork with HR

Assist employees in a positive and professional manner with their payroll inquiries

• Input approved PTO information into the Time and Attendance system.
• Assist with coordinating payroll corrections.
• Assist employees with updating direct deposit information or tax exemptions 
• Process/respond to garnishments accurately and timely
• Follow up with employees regarding their uncashed checks and process reissues.
• Perform other special projects as needed.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below 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.

• Payroll experience required
• Hard worker and team player who works well with others both within and outside the accounting department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proactive and well organized
• Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to identify issues, problem solve and follow through to resolution
• Able to work well under pressure and have a strong sense of urgency to make payroll deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keeps both employee data and company information confidential
• Process improvement experience is a big plus
• Up to one year of post-high school training such as in a business school, community college or vocational training.

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

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Home Chef is an equal employment opportunity employer