Chosen Foods · 1 day ago
Payroll Specialist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expChosen Foods is seeking a highly accurate and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process payroll for U.S. and Canada employees. This role involves managing multi-state garnishments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating closely with HR and Finance to enhance the employee experience.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingNutrition
Responsibilities
Process bi‑weekly payroll for U.S. and Canada employees using ADP
Review timecards, validate hours, and reconcile discrepancies prior to payroll submission
Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, and deductions
Manage multi‑state garnishments, including child support, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and wage orders; ensure compliance with each state’s requirements
Support compliance across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces
Process off‑cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments
Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, providing timely and professional support
Assist with year‑end payroll tasks including W‑2s, T4s, audits, and tax filings
Generate payroll reports and partner with HR/Finance on labor cost and compliance reporting
Coordinate payroll‑related components of benefits and retirement plans, including deductions, enrollments, and employer contributions
Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline efficiency and accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or a related field (required)
3+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi‑state U.S. payroll
High attention to detail, strong confidentiality, and excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and provincial wage & hour laws
Preferred
Experience using ADP TotalSource (preferred)
Hands‑on experience with Canadian payroll processes
Familiarity with payroll‑related benefits and retirement plan administration (401k, RRSP, etc.)
Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
Company
Chosen Foods
Chosen Foods supports true nourishment through the rediscovery and accessibility of real food.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Sioma Waisburd
Co-Founder
Gabriel Perez Krieb
Executive Chairman
Recent News
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2025-11-18
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