Payroll Associate

Stitch Fix

. Ensure accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for 4,000+ employees across a complex, multi-state environment .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in biweekly payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce, with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Proficient in payroll technology and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency and support audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingMulti-State ComplianceExcel ProficiencyADP Vantage ExperienceHRIS Systems Knowledge

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Gross-To-Net Payroll ConceptsTimekeeping ImpactsPayroll ReconciliationVariance AnalysisData ValidationPivot TablesXLOOKUPVLOOKUPPayroll AuditsException Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Team CommunicationEmployee SupportProblem SolvingMentoringConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

ADP VantageWorkforceWorkdayPayroll TechnologyAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Payroll CycleMulti-State EnvironmentInternal ControlsContinuous ImprovementSystemic Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for 4,000+ employees across a complex, multi-state environment
Own significant portions of the biweekly payroll cycle, including pre-payroll audits, time and attendance validation, exception management, payroll validations, employee changes, and close activities
Independently resolve complex payroll issues, including retroactive adjustments, multi-state taxation, timekeeping exceptions, benefit deduction discrepancies, and over- or underpayments
Perform detailed payroll reconciliations and variance analyses, including earnings and deductions reviews, payroll register validation, and general ledger tie-outs
Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to identify root causes, resolve systemic issues, strengthen controls, support audits and year-end processing, and implement preventive improvements
Maintain standard operating procedures, analyze recurring errors, mentor Payroll Associate I team members, and use payroll technology, Excel, and AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency, documentation, and accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment
Strong knowledge of gross-to-net payroll concepts, timekeeping impacts, and multi-state compliance considerations
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data validation
Comfort analyzing and manipulating large datasets
Hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS systems
Experience with ADP Vantage, Workforce, and Workday is strongly preferred
Experience independently investigating complex payroll cases, identifying root causes, making sound decisions, and driving work through completion with limited supervision
Effective cross-team communication and strong employee support skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Commitment to payroll accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and continuous improvement
Comfort learning and applying AI-enabled tools while maintaining appropriate controls and confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Inclusive health and wellness benefits
Comprehensive compensation package