Director of Payroll, Studs
$175-200k
3 days a week in office (Broadway Suite 200, NY)
A fresh take on ear piercing and earrings
Be an early applicant
A fresh take on ear piercing and earrings
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$175-200k
3 days a week in office (Broadway Suite 200, NY)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the most trusted national authority in Earscaping®.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of payroll experience with progressive ownership of multi-state or multi-jurisdiction processing
- Extensive hands-on experience with ADP required (ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager experience preferred)
- Strong track record of supporting a high-growth, multi-location hourly workforce with variable schedules
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work onsite at Studs’ New York City headquarters three days per week
What the job involves
- The Director, Payroll will lead day-to-day payroll administration for our rapidly-growing, multi-state retail organization
- This role owns end-to-end payroll operations across the company’s hourly and salaried employee populations and will serve as a subject-matter expert on multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll tax and compliance
- The Director, Payroll ensures every employee is paid accurately and on time, keeps Studs compliant with federal, state, and local wage and tax law as the company expands into new markets, and partners closely with the People, Finance, and Legal teams to keep payroll processes reliable, auditable, and scalable
- 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)
Our take
Conscious consumption and the influence of social media advertising have ushered in a new era of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands targeting mindful millennials and Gen-Z customers. Among these brands, Studs has seized the opportunity, focusing on the ear-piercing market.
Studs does not merely provide ear-piercing services; it is crafting an entire experience for its customers. The company's leadership firmly believes that customers are increasingly using earrings to celebrate self-expression and mark significant milestones in their lives. Studs aims to build a brand that resonates with these precious moments, offering a unique approach to jewelry.
To achieve its vision, the company has embarked on a national expansion of its physical retail locations, now sporting 26 locations across the US with plans for more.. And with famous customers like Emma Chamberlain, Dixie D'Amelio and Rosalía, the company is truly on its way to cementing its place as a leader in the world of piercing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
96% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2021
$20m
SERIES B
Nov 2019
$3m
SEED
Total funding: $23m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: A comprehensive benefits package that includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k; life insurance; and lifestyle reimbursement.
- Paid Family Leave: Three months of paid family leave for all full-time corporate and retail employees (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
- Flexible Schedule: Ample paid time off plus a paid sabbatical after your first four years
- Transparency: Employees are given the information and context they need to succeed via feedback forums like Town Halls, AMAs, and weekly one-on-one’s
- Growth & Development: Trainings, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching to help you continuously grow professionally
- Studs Discounts: Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
Company HQ
Bowery, New York, NY
Leadership
Anna Harman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to Studs, they were acting Chief Customer Officer at Jetblack. Also worked as Head of Operations at Fitz, a wardrobe tech company, and was COO of Research Analytics at Bridgewater Associates.
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