ALDI Corporate
Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we’re known for.
We are looking for an entry level Payroll Clerk to assist in payroll functions for one of our divisions. You will learn to use various programs to tabulate hours, calculate wages and administer employee payments with the goal of leading the division payroll processing activities. The Payroll Clerk position is intended for candidates who are interested in the payroll field but have limited experience. The ideal candidate is customer service oriented, confident in their ability to use software and has great communication and organizational skills. We also value integrity, optimism and a strong work ethic.
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $19.25 per hour
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 5 days per week (with a requirement to work in-office at least 1 day per month)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Prepares, processes, reconciles and audits payroll data within the company-offered payroll system.
Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data.
Handles and processes garnishment requests.
Generates reports as required to provide information for management.
Escalates issues to the appropriate level of support and/or management when necessary.
Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, as well as reporting needed changes.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing payroll-related requests as needed.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of employee and company sensitive data.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.
Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers.
Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the extra mile and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively get the job done.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
Understands data collection, entry, and reporting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma / GED required.
A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
No travel required.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance