What You Need to Know
Here are some helpful links to information about PetSmart and some things you need to know about your pay and benefits. Read on to get acquainted with our company and to prepare for your first day.
About PetSmart
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. Visit these links on PetSmart.com to learn more:
- Company Info
- History Timeline
- Management Team
- Board of Directors
- Investor Relations
- Store Locator
- PetSmart Charities
About your paycheck
Here are some things you need to know about your paycheck.
When you’ll get paid
Hourly associates are paid every Friday. Salaried associates are paid every other Friday.
Who to contact if you have payroll-related questions
- If you work in a store or SSG, contact your manager. If necessary, your manager will contact a Payroll Specialist.
- If you work in a Distribution Center, contact your Human Resources Manager.
How to receive your pay
There are three ways to receive your pay. Read this Pay Selection Enrollment Guide (Adobe® PDF) for information on direct deposit (Adobe® PDF) and the Money Network options.
Understanding your paycheck – earnings and deductions
Each time you receive your paycheck (or pay statement, if direct deposit is in effect), you should take a few moments to make sure your information is correct. Here is an overview of the information you’ll see:
- Personal Information. This section includes your name and address. It also shows tax information, like your Social Security number, exemptions (federal and state), additional withholdings, and your marital status.
- Earnings Information. In this section, you’ll find current pay and the details of your earnings, including rate of pay, hours worked, and total gross earnings.
- Deduction Information. There are two main types of information in this section:
- Statutory withholding, like federal and state tax, FICA, Medicare, and unemployment and disability taxes
- Before-tax and after-tax withholdings elected through health care and other optional benefits, as well as 401(k) contributions.
If you have questions or find any errors, here is who you can contact:
- If you work in a store or SSG, contact your manager. If necessary, your manager will contact a Payroll Specialist.
- If you work in a Distribution Center, contact your Human Resources Manager.
About your benefits
Your benefits are a big part of your total rewards. And PetSmart is committed to offering associates a competitive and valuable benefits package.
Benefits overview and price tags
If you are a new full-time associate scheduled to work 36 or more hours per week, you are eligible to participate in PetSmart’s SmartChoices benefits package, which includes quality programs, innovative health plans for you and your family, and a 401(k) Plan to help you save for retirement.
Explore this website to learn more about your benefits. You’ll find information and tools to help you choose and use your benefits throughout the year. You can start by:
- Reading PetSmart Benefits At-a-Glance 2010 (Adobe® PDF) brochure for an overview of your options and benefits price tags.
- Taking the interactive PPO Quiz for help selecting which medical plan option might be right for you.
If you are a new part-time associate, you're eligible for medical and dental benefits through Aetna Affordable Health Choices. If you have questions or want more information, call Aetna at 1-888-772-9682.
Timing and key dates for new full-time PetSmart associates
| When | What to Expect |
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| Within 31 days of your hire date |
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| First day of the month following your hire date |
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| 91st day following your hire date |
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| Within one week after you enroll for benefits |
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| Within three to four weeks after you enroll for benefits |
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| Every fall |
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