Manager, Payroll & Total Rewards

Kering Beauté Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Manager of Payroll & Total Rewards to enhance payroll operations and benefits administration. This full-time role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll for approximately 305 employees while managing comprehensive benefits offerings. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, bringing a passion for process improvement and data integrity. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and employee discounts. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience with a focus on payroll and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll processes ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee benefits enrollment and employee leave programs.
• Serve on the Workday project team for system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Benefits Administration

HRIS Systems Integration

Project Management

Data Integrity

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Workday

ADP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

TITLE: Manager, Payroll & Total Rewards

REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager, Total Rewards

LOCATION: New York, NY (Hybrid)
FLSA: Exempt

Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In June 2023, Kering Beauté announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire historic high-end fragrance house Creed; founded in 1760 it is known for its distinctive collections of timeless and sophisticated perfumes, including the iconic Aventus. This acquisition represents a major step for Kering Beauté. It perfectly complements Kering's existing portfolio, and immediately gives Kering Beauté a significant presence.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary range of $76,500.00 USD to $85,000.00 USD and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!

OVERVIEW: This full-time role will be instrumental in driving excellence in both payroll operations, total rewards administration and HRIS systems integration, for approximately 305 employees across the United States. Acting as a key partner within the HR function, this role ensures employees are supported, paid accurately, and provided with comprehensive, compliant, and competitive benefit offerings.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about process improvement, employee experience, and data integrity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

PAYROLL OPERATIONS

• Manage the bi-weekly payroll process for exempt and non-exempt U.S. based employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Process monthly commissions, incentives, off-cycle payments, and other special payroll items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and timely support to employees and stakeholders.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies or errors proactively.
• Partner with HR and Finance to process terminations, bonuses, retroactive pay, and other adjustments.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to maintain accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws; recommend and implement necessary updates or changes.
• Ensure all payroll-related data is properly documented, entered, and reconciled in HRIS and payroll systems.

TOTAL REWARDS ADMINISTRATION

• First point of contact for all benefits inquiries from employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefit programs, eligibility, and coverage options.
• Oversee benefits enrollment, life event changes, and COBRA administration within the HRIS to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Lead new hire benefits onboarding and orientation, ensuring a seamless and informative employee experience.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely resolution of benefit issues.
• Oversee employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, and company-specific leave policies, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Review, audit, and reconcile monthly benefits invoices in collaboration with Finance to ensure timely payment and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and file annual compliance reports including ACA, EEOC, and California Paydata.
• Support and maintain updates to the Employee Handbook, ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws and company policies.
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives such as recognition programs, corporate gifting, and company events.

HRIS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Serve on the Workday project team, supporting the integration, system enhancements, and cross-functional HR technology projects.
• Manage system updates and releases, ensuring successful testing, implementation, and documentation of new features.
• Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless data integration and functionality across platforms.
• Provide technical support and training to HR and business users to ensure proper utilization of Workday functionalities.
• Provide end-user support for HR system users and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on payroll and benefits administration.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on payroll and benefits experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. labor laws, employee benefits, and payroll regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS systems (ADP and/or Workday experience is strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in handling sensitive payroll and benefits data.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.