Administrator, Payroll (Ft. Myers, FL, Duluth, MN, Hingham, MA)

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role

This position collaborates with field and headquarters leadership to obtain approvals to correct errors with associates pay.  Provides most amazing customer service to associates always. Utilizes senior expertise to answer associate inquiries or guide them to appropriate shared services partners to meet their needs. Supports “green” initiatives to drive current and former associates online to perform tasks and obtain pay statements and W2’s. Advocates for electronic pay methods to assure timely receipt of pay.

This role is open to candidates based a commutable distance from our Duluth, MN, Hingham, MA or Fort Myers, FL offices, and will work on a hybrid basis between the office location and remotely.

The impact you can have

• Assist business partners and associates with pay issues which includes entry, auditing, validating information, and formatting as well as updating timecards for hours adjustments.

• Responsible for the entry of payroll items and/or adjustments, balancing hours between Time and Labor Management (TLM) and Payroll and will review payroll during processing.

• Assist with the processing off cycle payments for final pays to associates, when required.

• Will audit tax, banking, garnishment, & general payroll/employee data and assist in the testing of new program and system updates.

• Administers Workers Comp Inquires.

• Ensures strict confidentiality and secure handling of employee compensation data.

• Other duties as assigned.

You’ll bring to the role

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree a plus

• 2 years of multi-jurisdictional payroll experience a plus

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills

• Team player, comfortable in a fast-paced multi-task environment

• Ability to process high volumes of data accurately and meet processing deadlines

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

• High level of customer service skills

• Good communication skills

• Experience with office practices and procedures, including modern computer applications and applicable cloud based HCM packages

• Experience with major human capital management systems a plus

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices

• Experience with IRS tax rules and deadlines

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

• The target salary range for this role is: $50,000

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

Corporate ascena – Remote

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.