Payroll and Operations Finance Analyst

We’re seeking a Financial Analyst to support payroll administration, financial reporting, operational analysis, and plant controls at our San Jose facility. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, HR, Production, and Plant Leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, financial integrity, labor visibility, and effective day-to-day operational support. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, supporting decision-making, and providing accurate, timely insights that drive plant performance.

About the role

This role blends payroll ownership with manufacturing finance responsibilities, including workforce cost analysis, forecasting, month-end close, inventory controls, and operational reporting. You will lead key processes such as payroll execution, labor analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact financial and operational outcomes. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. As part of the plant team, you’ll also have opportunities to build your skills, expand your expertise, and contribute meaningfully to both business results and a culture of growth.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate payroll for hourly and salaried employees, maintain attendance and timekeeping records, support vacation tracking, and partner with HR and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Review, track, and monitor pension and healthcare payments, ensuring timely processing, proper documentation, and follow-up on discrepancies as needed.
• Analyze labor utilization, overtime, attendance trends, and operational variances to support plant performance and workforce planning.
• Assist with accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting activities to support accurate month-end close processes.
• Support production reporting, labor and material tracking, and operational data analysis to provide visibility into plant performance and key drivers.
• Assist with spending analysis, forecasting activities, and budget tracking to support financial planning and operational decision-making.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with payroll and some financial data processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions
• Strong attention to detail
• Data analysis capabilities

Pay

The annual salary range is $87,500-$120,340, based on various factors such as location, experience, and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.