Chanel Payroll Specialist
- Location
- Piscataway New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $68,600–102,100/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
CHANEL’s Finance Division is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations, employee inquiries, system integrations, data integrity, and payroll controls. The role is partially remote and requires at least three in-person office days per week in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review incoming Workday integration data daily, research discrepancies, and apply corrective action as needed.
- Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries and provide payroll support.
- Gather payroll preparation data through the US Payroll email inbox and Teams group channels.
- Run integrations between the timekeeping and payroll processing systems to transfer hours.
- Review job, compensation, and employee address changes for accuracy, coordinating with HR partners to validate data.
- Review payroll pre-check reports for discrepancies, research issues, and provide resolutions as needed.
- Work across HRIS and payroll systems to maintain data integrity.
- Prepare standard operating procedures for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
- Set up garnishments.
- Complete post-payroll tasks, including deferred compensation funding and post-close report validation.
- Support ad hoc projects as requested.
Qualifications
- Experience with Ulti-Pro, Kronos, and Workday.
- Basic understanding of payroll processing.
- Knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong technical understanding of input/output.
- Comfort analyzing data.
- Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree in accounting or a related finance field.
Skills
Education
AS/AA in Accounting or a related finance field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Piscataway, New Jersey, USA — conveniently close to New York City.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 68,600 to USD 102,100 per annum.
Benefits
Dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (two-week Corporate Disconnect) and a wellbeing fund; family and caregiving benefits, including parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership; paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer days; 401(k) and other incentives; medical, dental, and vision coverage, MDLIVE virtual care, One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care, a Health Savings Account, and an Employee Assistance Program; life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, Health Advocate, international business travel accident and medical coverage, and commuter transit and parking benefits.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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