Payroll Specialist

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers—Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster, Chobani began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering nutritious, delicious, and convenient ready-to-make meals. Chobani uses food as a force for good, prioritizing giving back to its communities and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Input, review, and audit timekeeping and other payroll-related records.
• Train new users (employees, Supervisors, and Managers) in the proper use, audit, and approval of the timekeeping system.
• Audit to ensure data accuracy for new hire, job change, salary actions, termination, and other payroll and employment-related documents.
• Audit and communicate results to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager to ensure timely updates related to missing time punches, time-off requests, and timeclock schedules.
• Input for on-cycle, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls on a weekly basis, ensuring timeliness and accuracy for: time file batches, historical/retro activities, termination payments, adjustments, supplemental payments, and all third-party interface files.
• Maintain all updates and documents related to Payroll audits, workflows, and work procedures.
• Assist in all year-end processing including auditing, reconciling, and producing W-2s.
• Receive, review, and input for processing of Garnishments and Lien documents complying with all Federal and State Laws for payments and required responses; ensure ADP can deduct and pay the recipient.
• Support day-to-day administration of all payroll-related tasks.
• Collaborate with fellow Payroll Specialists to cross-check work, share workload, and support the team goal of zero-defect payroll.
• Maintain department electronic documents and ensure accuracy for record retention, audit, and SOX compliance within payroll.
• Assist with maintaining all necessary updates for internal communications related to Kronos, ADP, and SuccessFactors as related to payroll information, training, forms, and notifications.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• 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.
• Enjoy daily interactions 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 the understanding that payroll submit days do not have a set end time—the day does not end until payroll is submitted.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time position is $24.25 - $34.25 per hour, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Fertility and childcare assistance.
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• Wellness resources, including an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (at certain locations), and a monthly wellness newsletter.
• Paid time off starting at 70 hours, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, with variable end times on payroll submit days (the day does not end until payroll is submitted).