Sr. Payroll Representative

Tillys Sr. Payroll Representative

At Tillys, we're a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, women, boys, and girls. Our extensive collection features iconic global brands, emerging labels, and proprietary lines, all rooted in an active and social lifestyle.

Based in sunny Southern California, our Retail Support Center is the heart of our corporate operations, dedicated to supporting both our retail and online stores. The RSC is where strategy meets execution. From trend forecasting to tech innovation, our teams work together to bring the Tillys experience to life both in-store and online.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Sr. Payroll Representative to join our team. This role is responsible for the preparation and review of timecard reports for a high-volume workforce, processing payroll-related transactions, and providing frontline support to field employees. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset to support payroll operations across multiple locations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and resolving employee inquiries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

A typical day may include :

• Generate and preparation of timecard reports for 5000 employees.
• Responsible for processing weekly payroll.
• Review and audit the weekly and biweekly reports.
• Run and audit the mandatory weekly store reports.
• Assist and review the payroll representatives' daily processes as needed.
• Support field employees with any payroll-related questions.
• Review timecard reports and make necessary corrections.
• Reconcile invoices from staffing agencies.
• Review garnishments and send to third party.
• Issue and distribute employees' final payment (daily).
• Process time-off requests and verify eligibility.
• Process direct deposit requests.
• Respond to basic questions about human resources issues that affect payroll.
• Assist stores with any timecard or PTO issues.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organize and distribute paychecks to store locations.
• Other projects as requested.

Qualifications

Your experience brings :

Education & Experience

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Leadership & Team Development

While this is not a leadership role, we value team players who embody proactive collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset. Opportunities to grow and develop within the company are strongly supported.

Compensation

Hourly Range : $27-$30 / hr. Final offer will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

What to Expect

Schedule : Full-time role with weekday office hours; occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak retail seasons. Work Location : Irvine, CA 5 days per week in-office.

Why Join Tillys?

At Tillys, we thrive in a creative, collaborative, and high-energy environment where individuality is not just accepted it's celebrated. Whether you're brainstorming bold new campaigns or fine-tuning behind-the-scenes processes, your work makes a real impact. We foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and recognition, where professional growth is supported, wins are celebrated, and having fun is part of the process. Join a team that values authenticity, teamwork, and always strives for excellence.

Perks & Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer & Fair Chance Hiring

Tillys is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Fair Chance Hiring : In compliance with California law, Tillys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.

Other Considerations

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.