Title:  Payroll Clerk

Grow with us as a Payroll Clerk at our Rome, GA plant—where we are committed to your success. In this role, you will support the daily operations of plant finance by partnering closely with the Plant Controller to ensure accurate payroll processing, production reporting, and financial data integrity that supports business performance.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and fast-paced plant environment, gaining hands-on experience with core finance processes while building your technical expertise and professional network. This role offers strong opportunities for development, cross-functional exposure, and career growth within manufacturing finance. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Payroll Processing – Review and process payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Production Reporting – Enter production data, generate variance reports, and analyze discrepancies to support operational insights.
• GR/IR Reconciliation – Perform GR/IR activities and partner with plant personnel and vendors to resolve differences between received and invoiced amounts.
• Financial Reporting – Prepare basic financial analyses and reports to support plant leadership decision-making.
• Issue Resolution – Respond to ad-hoc questions, support investigations, and assist with special projects as needed.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience in payroll, finance, or accounting
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and/or salaried employees
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Experience analyzing data and identifying variances or discrepancies
• Experience using ERP or payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Kronos)

Compensation

The annual salary range is $51,400 - $67,410, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email

USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.