Payroll Coordinator

Department : Human Resources

Location : Remote (In State Candidates Only)

Minimum Salary : $54,628

Employment Type : Regular Full Time

Shift : 1st Shift

Scheduled Work Hours : 8am-4 : 30pm Monday - Friday

For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification, along with being recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and Best Workplace to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a PAYROLL COORDINATOR . If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

The Payroll Coordinator supports the Sr. Payroll Manager in executing payroll operations and serves as a key backup for leadership responsibilities. This role bridges administrative and technical functions, ensuring accurate data entry, timely processing and proactive issue resolution. The Payroll Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity and supporting cross-shift and multi-departmental needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with processing payroll, including timecard reviews, corrections and employee updates
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate setup of new hires in the HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Work with Benefits Manager to ensure accurate benefit enrollment data is reflected in payroll
• Act as a backup to Sr. Payroll Manager during absences or high-volume periods
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance cross-functional workflows
• Support garnishment setup, benefit deductions and union dues tracking
• Communicate with supervisors and managers regarding timekeeping issues and pay discrepancies
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll policies, procedures and pay issues
• Assist with state tax setup and ongoing maintenance to ensure compliance across jurisdictions
• Supports training efforts for managers and employees on the timekeeping system, including timecard entry, approvals, and time off requests. Serve as a resource for system navigation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain electronic personnel records and payroll documentation in accordance with company policy
• Participate in system testing, updates and process improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate strong organizational, analytical skills as well as strong customer service skills in order to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

BENEFITS & SALARY

The Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process. The minimum compensation for the Payroll Coordinator is $54,628. Compensation is determined by a candidate's experience, education, skills, training, and the internal equity within our organization. Actual compensation to be paid will be determined upon an offer. In addition to a competitive compensation package, regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for our extensive benefits programs that can be reviewed here.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

100% remote work from home, however there may be times that one would be required to come to headquarters for meetings or events.

FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow applicable procedures and work instructions.

Back-up Payroll Manager

IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESS

This role plays a critical part in maintaining employee trust and satisfaction through accurate and timely processing of compensation, supporting financial integrity and operational efficiency by minimizing errors and ensuring legal compliance, and contributes to a positive workplace culture by promoting transparency, fairness, and responsiveness in payroll practices.