Brief Description

About Us

We’re FreshDirect, we’ve offered the best selection of fresh food since 2002, and we can proudly say that we pioneered online grocery shopping. From our state-of-the art facility in the Bronx, we provide grocery delivery to the greater New York City metropolitan area, with seasonal service to eastern Long Island and the Jersey Shore. FreshDirect is building a better food system by bringing people closer to the highest quality, freshest food possible through a best-in-class delivery experience. We do this by having higher standards, sourcing locally and sustainably, and caring more for the people and communities we serve.

The Role

The Payroll Specialist Level II is accountable and responsible for assisting payroll manager with all duties listed below. In addition to responding/resolving employee’s inquiries and problems while delivering quality customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Calculating and processing Payroll adjustment forms (PAF)
• Process severance, settlements and bonuses
• Calculating and processing retro payments
• Process weekly employee changes via Demographic files
• Performing data entry of new hires weekly (direct deposit and taxes)
• Checking and processing the physical mailbox and Payroll email inbox daily
• Processing wage garnishments and levies
• Manage Covid report for payments. Process all union medical, union and initiation deductions, assessing arrears as needed
• Provide assistance to employees with ADP mobile app, Paystubs and copies of W2
• Assist with weekly payroll register audit
• Complete Ad-hoc reports for various departments as needed
• Manage leave of absence reports yielding payments
• Weekly processing of Winston benefit deductions
• Issuing or replacing Wisely Pay cards/checks as needed
• Process Wageworks Commuter benefits weekly
• Submit monthly Lincoln disability reports – generate invoice
• Assist with all external payroll audits as needed
• Submit monthly union billing reports
• Assist with all year end reporting W2 and W2C’s

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or two or more years of Payroll experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; college degree is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws required
• Knowledge of ADP and Kronos UKG Preferred
• Proven facility in MS Office, excel skills, data entry, and office equipment
• Proven facility in customer service, research and problem resolution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail to ensure data integrity.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and oral preferred

What We Offer

• The expected compensation for this role is [$59,000 – $65,000] per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location: Our state-of-the-art campus is located in the Bronx, featuring an on-site gym, cafeteria and an employee market. We offer free on-site parking and provide an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.
• People Investment: We offer on the job training to our operations and transportation team members to facilitate career advancement. Additionally, we invest in leadership development programs that provide opportunities for professional growth. We have also partnered with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.
• Perks: Employees can take advantage of a 20% employee discount on online orders and at our wine store. Our on-site employee market showcases our products at substantial markdowns. Additionally, we organize vendor spotlights and engagement events that give employees the opportunity to experience our products firsthand.

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.