HR & Payroll Administrator

Reiss; Town of Bleecker (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus potential

80% staff discount

Employee assistance programs

Premium healthcare coverage

Business wear reimbursement

Job summary

Reiss Ltd. in the United States is seeking an HR & Payroll Administrator to support payroll processing and HR administration for our North American market, working with the People and Payroll teams and ADP to ensure payroll is accurate and on time.

You’ll coordinate onboarding, assist with benefits and leave administration, maintain compliant employee records, and help keep processes organized and inclusive across federal, state and local laws.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing and HR administration experience.
• Experience with ADP and HRIS data integrity.
• Knowledge of US payroll laws and local regulations.
• Organized onboarding, benefits and leave administration.
• Ability to prepare reports and support audits.
• Strong communication and collaboration with payroll partners.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire administration, including offer letters, onboarding, right-to-work checks and ADP setup.
• Support Employee-Relation cases with HR Partners.
• Manage retail changes and head office onboarding and induction.
• Review payroll processing with ADP for accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage timekeeping data, audit timesheets and process commissions and bonuses.
• Resolve payroll queries and improve procedures.
• Collaborate with UK payroll and Finance on post-payroll reporting.
• Work with Accounts Payable on invoice processing and audits.
• Maintain organized HR records and ensure compliance with laws.
• Track paid time off and unemployment claims; support leaves.
• Provide employment verifications and handle mail; promote DEI.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

US payroll

Data accuracy

Communication

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Timekeeping

Job description

What's the role about

We’re looking for an HR & Payroll Administrator to support payroll processing and HR administration for our North American market. Working closely with our People and Payroll teams, as well as ADP, you’ll help ensure payroll is accurate and on time, employee records are maintained and colleagues receive support throughout their time at Reiss.

With a focus on employee lifecycle administration, payroll compliance and day-to-day HR support, you’ll coordinate onboarding, support benefits and leave administration, and help keep our processes organized, accurate and inclusive.

Who you are

• Experience in payroll processing and HR administration, with an understanding of the needs of retail and head office teams.
• Confidence working with ADP, HR information systems and timekeeping data, with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• An understanding of US payroll requirements, including deductions, taxes, employee record keeping and relevant federal, state and local legislation.
• An organized, detail-oriented approach to managing onboarding, employee changes, payroll deadlines and HR documentation.
• Confidence preparing reports, checking payroll and employee data, and supporting audits and issue resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with colleagues, managers and external payroll partners.
• A supportive, inclusive approach, with a commitment to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion across HR processes.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating new hire administration, including offer letters, onboarding information, right-to-work checks, I-9 verification, ADP setup and signed policy documents.
• To support with Employee-Relation cases, escalating to HR Partners/Line Managers when needed.
• Managing retail employee changes and termination documentation, while supporting with head office onboarding and new hire induction plans.
• Working with ADP to review payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions, and processing special and off-cycle payrolls when needed.
• Managing timekeeping data, auditing retail timesheets weekly, processing monthly commissions and quarterly bonuses, and ensuring new hires are included.
• Helping resolve payroll queries, improve procedures and maintain data integrity across payroll and HR systems through regular checks of workflow updates.
• Partnering with UK Payroll and Finance on post-payroll audit reporting, US payroll preparation, fortnightly payroll journals, monthly healthcare journals and ad hoc financial reporting.
• Working with Accounts Payable on timely invoice processing, providing documentation for Finance and employee audits, and supporting the UK Finance team with employee 401(k) processing and annual audits.
• Maintaining organized, compliant employee records, preparing HR reports and policies as required, and keeping up to date with relevant federal, state and local legislation to share key updates.
• Tracking paid time off and sick leave for head office and retail teams, managing North American unemployment and workers’ compensation claims, and supporting with leaves of absence, paid family leave and disability claims.
• Providing employment verifications for current and former employees, managing incoming and outgoing US mail in line with handling requirements, and embedding diversity, equity and inclusion across HR processes.

What we offer

• Competitive pay with bonus potential.
• Business wear reimbursement.
• Up to 80% staff discount.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Premium healthcare coverage.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

Compensation: $69,000 - $72,000

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviors that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviors and bring them to life everyday:

Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience

#WeAreReiss

We recognize the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, color, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.