HRIS & Payroll Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

We are hiring a HRIS & Payroll Manager to join our People Operations team. This position reports to the Director, People Operations and takes Away further by ensuring employee data is precise, payroll runs seamlessly, and every paycheck is processed accurately, on time, and efficiently. If you're detail-obsessed, thrive on turning data into insights, and want to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Process payroll across multiple entities, including the US and Canada (bi-weekly) and UK (monthly), ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and international tax requirements, statutory benefit withholdings, and labor laws while proactively addressing regulatory changes.
• Manage all payroll changes, including salary updates, back-pay, deductions, bonuses, garnishments, and final pay processing, while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Maintain employee data across HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Deel, etc.), ensuring seamless integrations, accurate reporting, and timely updates for new hires, terminations, and compensation adjustments.
• Conduct regular audits, reconciliations, and compliance checks to ensure payroll accuracy, proper tax filings, and adherence to state-specific regulations.
• Identify inefficiencies in payroll processing, system integrations, and reporting, working closely with the Director of Operations to drive automation and reduce manual efforts.
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll discrepancies, system errors, and employee payroll concerns, ensuring swift resolution and proactive communication.
• Partner with Accounting & Finance to provide detailed payroll reports, labor cost analysis, and insights for budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors (ADP, Blue MarbleDeel, etc.), ensuring system enhancements, compliance updates, and troubleshooting support.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Benefits, Legal, and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy, alignment with company policies, and a seamless employee experience.

Requirements

• Advanced end-to-end payroll management experience, including multi-state and international payroll processing (US, Canada, UK).
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, labor laws, and statutory benefits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now required; Deel Global Payroll preferred), with experience in data integrity management and troubleshooting.
• Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and process improvements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Deep understanding of payroll deductions, including garnishments, 401(k), Health Savings Accounts, and other statutory withholdings.
• Proven ability to handle escalations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in payroll operations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with HR, Finance, Accounting, and external vendors.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Slack for payroll reporting and data analysis.
• Industry knowledge of local, state, federal, and international payroll regulations, with a keen eye for compliance.
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive payroll tasks, including multi-pay period payout schedules.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Creative and innovative; love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand.
• Agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment.

Benefits

• Salary: $118,000.00 annually.
• Eligible to participate in Away's Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan.
• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company.
• Health insurance offerings.
• 401(k) participation with a company match.
• Paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, Summer Fridays, and compassion leave).
• Discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways for travel uniform.
• Company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities.