Payroll Clerk

giiicareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401

PTO & holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join the Finance, Payroll team on-site in Manhattan. This role supports weekly and biweekly payroll processing, time and attendance, and payroll record maintenance while handling confidential information with discretion.

You will assist with ADP Lyric or similar systems, review timecards, maintain records, respond to routine inquiries, and help with data entry and filing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll, timekeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and best practices.
• Experience with ADP Lyric or another payroll/time and attendance system preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll team members with accurate and timely processing of weekly and biweekly payrolls using ADP Lyric.
• Review timecards for exceptions, missing or incorrect entries, and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain accurate employee time and attendance records within the payroll system.
• Process employee time-off requests accurately and in accordance with company policies.
• Respond to routine employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries in a timely and professional manner, escalating complex issues as needed.

Skills

ADP Lyric

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Excel

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Communication

Job description

Payroll Clerk

Location: On-site, Manhattan
Department: Finance, Payroll
Reports To: Senior Director of Payroll

About G-III Apparel Group

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team's entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Clerk to join our Finance, Payroll team. This role will provide day-to-day support to the Payroll team, assisting with weekly and biweekly payroll processing, time and attendance administration, employee inquiries, and payroll record maintenance. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly accurate, comfortable working with payroll systems and data, and able to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll team members with the accurate and timely processing of weekly and biweekly payrolls using ADP Lyric
• Review employee timecards for exceptions, missing or incorrect entries, and other discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments
• Maintain accurate employee time and attendance records within the payroll system
• Process employee time-off requests accurately and in accordance with company policies
• Respond to routine employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries in a timely and professional manner, escalating more complex issues as appropriate
• Perform payroll data entry and assist with maintaining employee payroll information and records
• Review payroll information for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up
• Organize and maintain payroll-related documentation and filing systems
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of employee payroll and personal information
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Payroll team as needed

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accuracy and thoroughness
• A team player who collaborates easily and supports others
• A fast learner who is comfortable learning new systems and processes
• A strong communicator who interacts professionally with employees and colleagues
• An organized self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Someone who exercises discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll, timekeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and best practices
• Experience with ADP Lyric or another payroll/time and attendance system preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is: $28.00 per hour

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good‑faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan brands.