Payroll Administrator

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 12, 2026
Full-time

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. As a Payroll Administrator, you will support the payroll department in processing employee pay accurately and on time, involving data entry, record maintenance, and assisting with payroll reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Payroll administrator responsibilities include calculating employee pay, managing deductions (including benefits, garnishments, taxes, etc), and ensuring compliance with tax regulations
  • Requires collaboration with HR, finance & legal teams to maintain accurate payroll records and resolve employee pay issues
  • Attention to detail, strong computer literacy, confidentiality, and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and tax forms, managing tight deadlines, regulatory changes, and sensitive employee data
  • Facilitate employee enrollment in benefits and maintain our company’s benefit plans
  • Managing electronic timekeeping systems and manually collecting and reviewing timesheets
  • Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll-related matters
  • Process payroll runs: Calculate and distribute salaries, overtime, bonuses, and other pay accurately and on schedule
  • Maintain payroll records and generate appropriate reports for payroll summaries and reconciliations
  • Support audits: Provide documentation and ensure payroll meets audit and control standards
  • Help with year-end payroll: Issue annual tax forms, reconcile payroll accounts, and assist with year-end close

Skills

  • 1-3 years of payroll experience
  • Basic understanding of payroll or accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Knowledge of basic tax and wage laws
  • Strong verbal and written skills for interacting with employees, HR, and finance departments
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Experience in Workday (or other HRIS system) /payroll processing
  • Familiarity with timekeeping and benefits administration
  • Must be a detail-oriented self-starter

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
  • Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
  • Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
  • Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
  • 401k match - an investment in your future.
  • Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
  • Office centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

Company Overview

  • Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.renttherunway.com.

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