Payroll Specialist

Job Description

The payroll specialist is an important part of the overall IT Helpdesk team, ensuring all payroll calls are answered and handled accurately in accordance with call metrics for the department. This role provides payroll related information, guidance and support to all managers and employees across the organization.

Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidates location, experience and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound payroll support calls and emails assisting managers and employees with questions related to payroll discrepancies, vacation balance, wage statements and W2's
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Compensation and IT on complex payroll issues and procedures relating to payroll, time and attendance, and/or leave issues and research
• Ensure and maintains strict confidentiality of employee data and information
• Provide exceptional customer service to support questions from employees and HR Service Desk regarding Payroll and HR.
• Attend meetings and training as required to remain current on processes and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting/Business/Finance, a corresponding level of experience may be acceptable.
• Experience with automated payroll processing applications and software required
• Data extraction and manipulation experience using various tools, and Microsoft Excel skills required
• Ability to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise and escalate to the appropriate level
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills, and the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work as a team member, organize work activities, maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of the organization, and adapt quickly to changing priorities and multiple demands

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures
• Detailed payroll and or accounting knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM
• Clear and concise written and verbal skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Maintain and implement an innovative approach to solving problems

About Us

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts - KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek's lists recognizing America's Most Responsible Companies, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.

Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)

• Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
• 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Discounts for life's adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development