Senior Director, Payroll & Compliance (Multi-State)

STUDS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Sabbatical After 4 Years of Service

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Job summary

Studs, a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand based in New York, seeks a Director of Payroll to lead day-to-day payroll for our growing multi-state retail workforce. You will own end-to-end processing for hourly and salaried staff and ensure tax compliance as we expand into new markets.

This on-site role requires 8+ years of payroll experience with ADP and a hands-on, detail-focused approach. Expect a 3 days in office, 2 days remote schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience with progressive ownership of multi-state processing.
• Extensive hands-on experience with ADP required (ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager preferred).
• Experience supporting a high-growth, multi-location hourly workforce with variable schedules.
• Onsite at Studs' New York City headquarters three days per week.
• Flexible work environment (3 days in office, 2 days work from home).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end processing of Studs' bi-weekly pay cycle, including timecard validation, adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and off cycle payments.
• Oversee multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll tax compliance, including tax registrations, withholding, reciprocity rules, and reporting.
• Manage relationship with and support from the company’s payroll provider.
• Serve as the primary payroll point of contact for tax notices, agency correspondence, and filings, resolving issues proactively.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees with a high standard of service and discretion.
• Maintain and continuously improve payroll controls, reconciliations, and audit trails to ensure accuracy and data integrity as Studs scales into new jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review payroll reporting for Finance, including general ledger reconciliation, accruals, and support for year-end processes (W-2s, tax filings).

Skills

Payroll expertise

Multi-state payroll

ADP experience

Attention to detail

On-site presence

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Workforce Manager

Job description

Studs, a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand based in New York, seeks a Director of Payroll to lead day-to-day payroll for our growing multi-state retail workforce. You will own end-to-end processing for hourly and salaried staff and ensure tax compliance as we expand into new markets.

This on-site role requires 8+ years of payroll experience with ADP and a hands-on, detail-focused approach. Expect a 3 days in office, 2 days remote schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.