HRIS & Payroll Manager

About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Founded in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

Join The Crew

We are hiring a HRIS & Payroll Manager to join our People Operations  team. This position reports to the Director, People Operations and takes Away further by ensuring employee data is precise, payroll runs seamlessly, and every paycheck is processed accurately, on time, and efficiently. If you’re detail-obsessed, thrive on turning data into insights, and want to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do as the HRIS & Payroll Manager

• You’ll process payroll across multiple entities, including the US and Canada (bi-weekly) and UK (monthly), ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution

• You’ll ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and international tax requirements, statutory benefit withholdings, and labor laws while proactively addressing regulatory changes

• You’ll manage all payroll changes, including salary updates, back-pay, deductions, bonuses, garnishments, and final pay processing, while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation

• You’ll maintain employee data across HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Deel, etc.), ensuring seamless integrations, accurate reporting, and timely updates for new hires, terminations, and compensation adjustments

• You’ll conduct regular audits, reconciliations, and compliance checks to ensure payroll accuracy, proper tax filings, and adherence to state-specific regulations (including multi-jurisdictional payroll complexities)

• You’ll identify inefficiencies in payroll processing, system integrations, and reporting, working closely with the Director of Operations to drive automation and reduce manual efforts

• You’ll serve as the escalation point for payroll discrepancies, system errors, and employee payroll concerns, ensuring swift resolution and proactive communication

• You’ll partner with Accounting & Finance to provide detailed payroll reports, labor cost analysis, and insights for budgeting and forecasting

• You’ll manage relationships with payroll vendors (ADP, Blue MarbleDeel, etc.), ensuring system enhancements, compliance updates, and troubleshooting support

• You’ll work closely with Finance, HR, Benefits, Legal, and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy, alignment with company policies, and a seamless employee experience

Who you are

• You have advanced end-to-end payroll management experience, including multi-state and international payroll processing (US, Canada, UK)

• You have strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, labor laws, and statutory benefits across multiple jurisdictions

• You have proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now required; Deel Global Payroll preferred), with experience in data integrity management and troubleshooting

• You have experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and process improvements to ensure accuracy and compliance

• You have a deep understanding of payroll deductions, including garnishments, 401(k), Health Savings Accounts, and other statutory withholdings

• You have proven ability to handle escalations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in payroll operations

• You have strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with HR, Finance, Accounting, and external vendors

• You have advanced technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Slack for payroll reporting and data analysis

• You have industry knowledge of local, state, federal, and international payroll regulations, with a keen eye for compliance

• You have the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive payroll tasks, including multi-pay period payout schedules

• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

• Agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

• Passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

Who We Are

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings. 

• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.

• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

What We Offer

At Away, we believe in the power of an inclusive, competitive and equitable total rewards program. Our compensation is purposely structured as one rate to provide transparency in the hiring process while honoring our internal pay bands. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.

• Salary: $118,000.00 annually

• This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the company

• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company

• Benefits Overview:

  • Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings

  • Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)

  • Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, Summer Fridays, and compassion leave - just to name a few!)

  • Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways

  • Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities

How We Work

This is an office-based position that works from our Soho, NYC office four days a week. Our working hours are 9am-6pm et, but we embrace a common-sense approach to flexibility in the workplace. It’s about being present, engaged, and balancing work with real-life needs.

Our Commitment

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.
Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.
Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.