Payroll Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our Payroll Operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing across multiple states. This role is ideal for a detail-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to take ownership of systems, processes, and team coordination. You’ll play a critical role in scaling payroll functions, partnering cross-functionally, and supporting a remote-first organization with a strong focus on operational excellence.
 

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL…

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and biweekly cycles 
• Manage complex payroll processing across diverse pay structures, including salaried, hourly, piecework, and tipped employees (>600 multi-state employee groups)
• Lead the reconciliation and maintenance of payroll data
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Manage, train, and support payroll staff or cross-functional partners handling timekeeping and payroll-related tasks
• Develop and maintain payroll reports for internal stakeholders, financial reporting, and compliance audits
• Direct the resolution of complex Payroll related/adjacent issues or errors
• Oversee configuration, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of the payroll and HRIS systems to support scale and compliance
• Partner with HR, Finance, and others to implement policies, process improvements, and systems upgrades related to payroll operations

AS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE, YOU ARE…

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or equivalent work experience
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in payroll, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role
• Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll system best practices 
• 2-4 years experience directly managing payroll with ADP Workforce Now
• Strong analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail and an ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets; comfort working in modern communication and collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, GSuite)
• Experienced in partnering with Technology teams to build and enhance internal payroll-related software functions
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and growing environments

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT RINSE..

• We have built a tight-knit, uniquely flat organization that values honesty and open communication, which enables us to move fast. 
• You will take pride in creating interesting and impactful work at a promising startup that you would be proud to tell your mom about!
• We offer competitive compensation and stock options, in addition to great benefits, including health insurance, 401K, open vacation policy, flexible work and office hours, and Rinse credit towards laundry/dry cleaning!

ABOUT RINSE

Rinse (www.rinse.com) is building the first and largest national, and eventually global, brand in clothing care. We're taking on a massive consumer problem and creating a significantly better dry cleaning and laundry experience through the combination of "smart scheduling" and best-in-class quality and logistics, all supported by a strong technology backbone. We have created a differentiated service our customers love and a profitable business model.

Rinse is backed by a group of leading VCs and CEOs who see the massive potential in what we are doing and know we are the team to do it. We launched in 2013 and are currently in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey, New York, Seattle, Austin and Dallas! This is a very exciting time to join our company and help build something from the ground up, while learning from a seasoned, passionate, and high-caliber team. We are looking for motivated and hungry team-players to join us and can’t wait to hear from you.

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