Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards and People Operations, the Payroll Specialist will be tasked with ensuring precise and prompt payroll processing for crew members.

• Maintain the integrity of payroll data by collaborating with People Operations and Finance on payroll adjustments and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.

• Assist with audits and reconciliations, addressing crew inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of payroll processes and controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of comprehensive, multi-state payroll processing experience (experience with multiple locations is a plus).

• In-depth understanding of payroll legislation and best practices regarding confidentiality and controls.

• Practical experience with payroll tax matters (garnishments, W-2s, agency notifications) in collaboration with a payroll provider.

• Proficient in payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, ADP, Workday, Paycom) with a quick adaptability to new software.

• Advanced skills in Excel (including lookups and pivot tables) and comfort in working with large datasets and reconciliations.

• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time for meetings, company training sessions, and events.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to following through on tasks.

• Capacity to work independently and effectively manage ambiguity in a dynamic environment.

• Team-oriented mindset – You recognize the value of collaboration and celebrate the contributions of others before your own.

• Genuine ownership – You are committed to acting as an owner and ensuring that Vital Farms is a place of pride.

• High standards – You understand that growth can be challenging, but you endeavor to enhance yourself and those around you every day.

• Empathetic perspective – You strive to understand others’ viewpoints, believing that better solutions arise from collaboration.

• Candid communicator – You are unafraid to engage in honest conversations and leave behind unnecessary pretenses.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, among others).

• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) with a 3% contribution starting from Day 1.

• Complimentary eggs and butter (yes, really!) alongside discounts for friends and family.

• Fun team SWAG that will make you the center of attention.

• Opportunities for professional development and a dedicated team focused on your growth.