Manager, Payroll
About Us:
At Rent the Runway, our mission is to make women feel empowered and self-confident every single day by combining best in class technology, logistics, and customer service. Since our launch in 2009, we’ve developed proprietary technology, a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation, stores of the future, a viral brand, relationships with hundreds of fashion designers - and we are passionate about continuing to innovate our customer experience. We have pioneered the closet in the cloud and believe that every person globally will soon have a subscription to fashion. We are proud to be both a profitable and fast-growing business, with 11 million members of our community who believe that rental is the future.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a hard-working, highly motivated Manager, Payroll to join our strong Accounting team. You will report directly to our Senior Manager, Payroll and play a key part on the team during an exciting period of high growth and process transformation. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced, extremely successful, high-energy company.
Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Payroll team
- Assist the Senior Manager in setting up and monitoring efficient daily processes to make sure the work is properly prioritized and addressed in a timely manner
- Key team member to assist with Workday implementation and new workflows
- Maintain payroll process controls
- Develop and maintain payroll spreadsheets and reports
- Verify and audit timesheets to ensure compliance and accurate records
- Provide support during annual and other audits, as required
- Build relationships across the company and act as a business partner on payroll matters
- Provide support to business units and external partners as needed
- Complete ad hoc projects including, but not limited to, general filings, payroll reports, accounting support projects, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
- 5+ years of payroll experience
- Experience processing large payroll runs is required
- Strong understanding of payroll practices
- Experience working with Workday highly preferred
- Experience with system implementations highly preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel, ability to work with pivot tables, vlookups is a strong plus
- Proven time management skills
- Must be a detail oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Able to multitask and jump in to assist the team when critical
- Strong work ethic and a can-do positive attitude are a must
- Willing to help the broader teams with various projects and requests, as needed
Benefits:
At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the happiness and wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
- Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
- Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
- Industry leading 401k match - an investment in your future.