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!
About The Job
The Payroll Coordinator, Field, is responsible for managing accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple legal entities. This role involves analyzing and reconciling payroll data, researching and resolving issues, and supporting system updates and process improvements. The position maintains employee payroll records, administers payroll-related programs, and collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Salary Range
$58,700 - $60,000 annually + 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple legal entities, including reconciliation, issue resolution, and posting to the General Ledger.
- Analyze and reconcile payroll reports; research discrepancies and implement corrections for biweekly, weekly, and off-cycle payrolls.
- Research, analyze, and resolve payroll-related issues using independent judgment; escalate complex cases to the Associate Manager, Payroll as needed.
- Monitor and resolve Payroll Service Requests (SRs), reassigning when necessary.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Benefits, IT, AP, Control, etc.) and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll operations.
- Provide customer support by researching and responding to employee payroll inquiries via phone, email, and messaging.
- Administer payroll-related programs (e.g., Short-Term Disability, Shoes for Crews, Baby Bonding, Maternity Leave) to ensure accurate payments or refunds.
- Review and process relocation files and other vendor-provided data for payroll accuracy.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of payroll or related experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and confidentiality
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated payroll systems (e.g., Oracle, ADP)
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Accuracy-focused with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented and adaptable to changes in policies, processes, and technology
- Ability to identify and escalate procedural issues appropriately
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels
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.
Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.
