Payroll Assistant

KITH; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support accurate and timely payroll processing for a growing workforce across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France. You will report to the Payroll & Benefits Manager and handle weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll activities while ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of payroll processing, payroll operations, accounting support, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll is preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, timekeeping, deductions, and payroll-related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll processing by collecting, reviewing, and entering payroll data accurately and on schedule.
• Audit timekeeping records, new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, recurring deductions, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll inputs.
• Assist with payroll previews and post-payroll audits; identify discrepancies, research root causes, and elevate issues to the Payroll & Benefits Manager.
• Process approved payroll adjustments and off-cycle payment requests under manager direction.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll, direct deposit, tax, and timekeeping records in Workday and related systems.
• Assist in preparing recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for Finance, HR, and business partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR/Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn Status: Full-time / 100% on-site Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Job Description Summary

The Payroll Assistant supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a growing workforce across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role assists with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll activities; audits payroll inputs and outputs; maintains payroll and timekeeping records; prepares reconciliations and reports; and responds to routine employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet, and comfortable working with confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll processing by collecting, reviewing, and entering payroll data accurately and on schedule.
• Audit timekeeping records, new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, recurring deductions, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll inputs.
• Assist with payroll previews and post-payroll audits; identify discrepancies, research root causes, and elevate issues to the Payroll & Benefits Manager.
• Process approved payroll adjustments and off-cycle payment requests under manager direction.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll, direct deposit, tax, and timekeeping records in Workday and related systems.
• Assist in preparing recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for Finance, HR, and business partners.
• Track and support garnishment orders, withholding changes, and related remittances in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Respond to routine employee payroll questions professionally and promptly; elevate sensitive, complex, or policy-related matters as appropriate.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support quarterly, year-end, internal, and external audit activities, including W-2, T4, and P60 processes.
• Assist in reconciling payroll registers, funding, deductions, taxes, and general ledger-related payroll data; document variances and coordinate approved corrections.

Experience

Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Two or more years of payroll processing, payroll operations, accounting support, or related administrative experience preferred. Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, timekeeping, deductions, and payroll-related compliance requirements. Experience in Workday and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic reconciliations. Experience supporting multi-state payroll. Global payroll experience is a plus.

Skills

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through. Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize competing tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach. Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with curiosity to research discrepancies and improve processes. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Payroll, HR, Finance, managers, and external payroll vendors. Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and security for sensitive employee and company information.

About Kith

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle through a distinct lens of personal storytelling, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Kith offers in-house apparel, accessories, and footwear collections for men, women, and children, and also has an ice cream parlor in every flagship and full-service restaurants in select locations. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the Kith’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Under his guidance, the brand has become known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, BMW, the NFL, Disney, Versace, Giorgio Armani and many others. In addition to his role at Kith, Fieg also serves as the first-ever Creative Director of the New York Knicks, and the Chairman of the Board of The Kinnect Foundation, Kith’s in-house non-profit, which is devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.