Coordinator, Payroll

About the Job:

As the Payroll Coordinator you will be able to exercise discretion and independent judgement while managing and evaluating all incoming payroll information to enable proper decisions and actions are completed accurately and timely, as well as being responsible for providing analytical and research support for account reconciliations and problem resolutions.  This position will research, test, and implement required changes related to system updates, process, and policy changes, maintains employee data in the appropriate systems and coordinates complex issues with the Associate Manager, Payroll as needed. Work closely with IT, Compensation, Benefits and external vendors to ensure the execution of our deliverables is best in class. 

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

This role is fully remote but will need to be located in the Greater Louisville area.

Salary Range:  

$60,200-$70,500 + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the complete multi-system payroll process for multiple Legal entities to ensure accurate and timely completion to finalize payroll for multiple legal entities.  This includes analyzing, identifying and resolving out of balance conditions; analyzing, identifying and resolving systemic roadblocks; and preparing finalized biweekly and weekly payrolls for posting to the General Ledger.

• Prepare, analyze, research, and reconcile payroll reports and documents for accuracy, implementing necessary adjustments or corrections for biweekly and weekly on cycles and daily off cycles. 

• Exercises independent judgement and critical thinking skills to identify, research and implement corrections needed for pay related issues for timely payroll payments.  Escalate issues of complex nature to coach for assistance in resolution as necessary.

• Manages the process for all Payroll SR’s and either resolves accordingly or reassigns as needed.

• Ability and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment supporting multiple pay-cycles, along with collaborating with other teams/departments, including Benefits, IT, control, A/P, etc. 

• Provide exceptional customer service via phone, email, and instant messaging to educate and accurately answer employee questions. 

• Manages the process for Short Term Disability, Shoes for Crews, Baby Bonding and Maternity Leave, etc. to ensure accurate and timely payments or refunds as needed

• Analyzes and completes relocation files from vendor for accurate payroll processing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant experience 
• Analytical & problem-solving skills with high attention to detail & confidentiality
• Advance skills for data extraction/manipulation required using various tools such as Microsoft Excel 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with automated payroll processing applications (i.e. Oracle, ADP, etc>) and software preferred
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer services skills
• Accuracy focused and ability to meet deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Team-oriented with the capacity/willingness to embrace frequent updates to policies, procedures and technology
• Ability to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise and escalate to the appropriate level

• Clear and concise written and verbal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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