Payroll Manager

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll processing across weekly, biweekly and monthly cycles in the U.S.

This role reports to the Director of Payroll & HRIS and acts as a subject matter expert on tax regulations, audits, and system optimization. You will manage payroll operations in ADP EV6 and Workforce Software, lead a small team, and partner with HR, Finance and stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and payroll operations management.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll audits, compliance, and reporting.
• Prior team management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ADP EV6, ADPR, ADP GL and WFS.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay cycles.
• Manage and develop the payroll team and coordinate with ADP MPS.
• Maintain payroll accuracy through audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Process manual payroll calculations and upload files as needed.
• Track and resolve payroll issues including overpayments and repayments.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing.
• Manage payroll tax setup, compliance, and multi-state tax issues.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports for Payroll, Finance, HR and leadership.
• Partner with Finance on GL reporting, accruals and discrepancy resolution.
• Support system implementations and process harmonization.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Audits & compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP EV6

ADP MPS

ADP GL

Workforce Software (WFS)

Job description

Company Overview

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing across all pay cycles while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a best-in-class employee experience. Reporting to the Director of Payroll & HRIS, this role serves as a subject matter expert in payroll operations, including tax regulations, audits, and system optimization. This individual will manage payroll operations through ADP Enterprise V6 (EV6) and Workforce Software (WFS), lead a small team, and support cross-functional initiatives in partnership with HR, Finance, and other business stakeholders. The role also plays a key part in continuous process improvement, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay cycles
• Manage and develop the payroll team (including Payroll Administrators) and coordinate with ADP MPS
• Maintain payroll accuracy through audits, reconciliations, and detailed reporting
• Process manual payroll calculations, adjustments, and upload files as needed
• Track and resolve payroll issues, including overpayments and repayments
• Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and distribution
• Manage payroll tax setup, compliance, and resolution of complex federal and multi-state tax issues
• Handle tax notices and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies
• Oversee amendments, including W-2C processing
• Generate and analyze payroll reports for Payroll, Finance, HR, and senior leadership
• Partner with Finance on GL reporting, accruals, and discrepancy resolution
• Support strategic HR and Payroll projects (e.g., system implementations, compliance initiatives, process harmonization)
• Develop and document payroll processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement
• Ensure proper deployment of payroll-related policies (e.g., direct deposit, employee tax elections)
• Provide responsive, high-quality support to stores and internal stakeholders on payroll matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven experience in payroll processing and payroll operations management
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience managing payroll audits, compliance, and reporting
• Prior team management experience preferred
• Experience with ADP Enterprise Version 6 (EV6), ADP Reporting (ADPR), and ADP GL
• Experience with Workforce Software (WFS)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary

$140,000 - $146,000* annually* *The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Company Information

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com. For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page.

Company Culture

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Unlocking The Power Of Clothing We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society.

Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.