Payroll Administrator

Position: Payroll Administrator

Date Posted: 10 February 2026

Industry: Finance / Payroll / Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 1-3 years payroll experience preferred

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

Salary: $29 – $35 per hour

Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA

Company: Rent The Runway

Description:
Rent the Runway (RTR) is reshaping the fashion industry with its innovative “Closet in the Cloud” platform. Since 2009, RTR has offered customers a sustainable and flexible way to access designer apparel and accessories through subscriptions, one-time rentals, or ownership. With proprietary technology and a unique reverse logistics operation, RTR provides seamless access to fashion while promoting a circular economy. The company has been recognized by CNBC, Fast Company, and TIME for its disruptive impact and innovative leadership under CEO Jennifer Hyman.

The Payroll Administrator will join the Finance team and play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves payroll processing, record maintenance, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, finance, and legal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate employee pay, manage deductions including taxes, garnishments, and benefits, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and legal to maintain accurate payroll records and resolve payroll-related employee inquiries.
• Facilitate employee enrollment in benefits and maintain records for company benefit plans.
• Manage electronic timekeeping systems and review timesheets for accuracy.
• Process payroll runs including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation.
• Maintain payroll records and generate reports for payroll summaries and reconciliations.
• Support audits by providing documentation and ensuring payroll compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes including issuing tax forms and reconciling accounts.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems such as Workday is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Knowledge of basic wage and tax laws.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.

Benefits:

• Paid time off including vacation, bereavement, and family sick leave.
• Universal paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work program.
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.
• Employee subscription and rental discounts.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, FSA, and dependent care coverage from day one.
• 401(k) match and investment benefits.
• Company-wide events and team outings.
• Option to work remotely on Fridays in line with company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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