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Studs connects ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping to create an end-to-end Earscaping® experience. We offer a better retail and digital experience that prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun and welcoming environment, along with a wide earring assortment-all at an accessible price point.\nThe 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.\nSalary Range: $175,000 - $200,000\nLocation: HQ (New York, NY) - Hybrid\nKey Responsibilities:\nOwn 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.\nManage relationship with and support from the company’s payroll provider.\nServe 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.\nPrepare and review payroll reporting for Finance, including general ledger reconciliation, accruals, and support for year-end processes (W-2s, tax filings).\nRequirements:\n8+ years of payroll experience with progressive ownership of multi-state or multi-jurisdiction processing.\nExtensive hands-on experience with ADP required (ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager experience preferred).\nStrong track record of supporting a high-growth, multi-location hourly workforce with variable schedules.\nExceptional accuracy and attention to detail.\nAble to work onsite at Studs’ New York City headquarters three days per week.\nBenefits & Perks\nFlexible Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (including a plan option with $0 in-network mental health visits)\nAccess to Mental Health and Work/Life Resources including Online Therapy, Gender Affirmation Support Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\nVoluntary Life Insurance\nHealth and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts\nStock Options in connection with the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan\nPaid Time Off, Paid Safe & Sick Leave, and Paid Parental Leave\nPaid Sabbatical After 4 Years of Service\nExclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)\nAccess to PerkSpot and additional benefits such as pet insurance, discounted tickets, personal finance coaching, healthy rewards, and more!\nStuds is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. 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