Job Description

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the worlds first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from 700+ brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hymans leadership, RTR has been named to CNBCs Disruptor 50 five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the TIME 100 most influential people in the world and as one of People magazines Women Changing the World.

About the Job:

As an HR Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering a seamless and engaging employee experience by supporting the People & Talent team across a variety of functions. Reporting to the HR Business Partner (HRBP), you'll support your assigned business unit with core HR operations, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, data reporting, and general employee support.

You will serve as a main point of contact for employees via in-person interactions, HR office hours, Slack, email, and our Jira portal.

What Youll Do:

• Assist with posting internal job openings and maintaining job boards.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.
• Support hiring managers and staffing partners with onboarding logistics, including profile creation, schedule assignment, orientation tours, and training coordination.
• Administer pre-hire and onboarding compliance, including I-9 verification and document collection.

Employee Experience & Engagement:

• Respond to employee inquiries professionally and promptly across multiple channels (in-person, Jira, email, Slack), escalating to the HRBP as needed.
• Help communicate policy updates and company announcements clearly and effectively.
• Answer employee questions related to payroll, time off, and benefits.
• Track employee attendance, timecards, and PTO; maintain accurate data in Workday HRIS platform.
• Partner with payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Employee Records & Compliance:

• Maintain and update employee records with high attention to detail, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and company policies.

Data Reporting & HR Metrics:

• Compile and analyze data for various HR reports (e.g., headcount, attendance, missing hours, FMLA/ADA, surveys).
• Support the People team with ongoing and ad hoc reporting in alignment with team OKRs and business needs.

General Administration & Projects:

• Prepare reports, presentations, and other HR communications.
• Manage HR documentation and support internal HR initiatives.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for training and development programs.

About You:

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an HR support or coordinator role.
• Solid understanding of core HR functions such as onboarding, payroll, employee engagement, and compliance.
• Experience using HR tools like Workday, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with I-9 processes, payroll systems, and employee data management.

Strengths

• Strong communication and interpersonal skillsyoure approachable, empathetic, and clear.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, and proactive in identifying ways to improve systems and processes.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A collaborative mindset and team-first attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable with data entry, reporting, and analyzing basic HR metrics.

At Rent the Runway, were committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and weve got you covered.
• 401k match - an investment in your future.
• Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
• Office centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $18-$22/hr with benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

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