Director of Payroll - Multi-State & Compliance

About Trinity Property Consultants At Trinity Property Consultants, your expertise fuels our mission. Guided by our values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, and empowerment, we’ve been a leader in the multifamily industry for over 25 years and proudly manage properties for a nationally ranked NMHC’s Apartment Owner. We are building more than great places to live – we’re creating vibrant communities and meaningful careers. The Opportunity We're looking for a Director of Payroll who wants to own something significant: a complex, multi-state operation with real visibility, a direct line to the Chief People Officer, and room to build the processes and systems that will carry us into our next chapter.Payroll isn't a back-office function here; it's a strategic pillar of how we take care of our people. Compensation : $160,000 to $180,000 annual salary, based on experience, plus bonus potential. Work Model: This role is based on-site at our Irvine headquarters to enable close collaboration with the team and other departments. Initially onsite; transitions to a hybrid schedule (one remote day per week) once fully onboarded. What You’ll Own Payroll Leadership & Operations – Your Core Domain You'll lead end-to-end payroll operations for 1,500+ employees across multiple states including a significant hourly and field workforce. This means more than processing: you'll own compliance (wage/hour laws, multi-state tax, garnishments, W-2/1095 reporting), internal controls, and the accuracy and timeliness of every cycle. Lead and develop the payroll team, setting clear goals and service standards. Own ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager: configuration, audits, integrations, and improvements. Partner with Finance on GL mapping, accruals, funding, and monthly reconciliations. Build dashboards and reporting for leadership on payroll accuracy, cycle metrics, and audit findings. Drive process improvements that reduce cycle time and increase self-service adoption. Benefits, Leaves, Retirement Administration & Workers Compensation – Strategic Oversight You will partner closely with external brokers and a benefits-experienced team member to ensure programs run smoothly and employees are well-served. Oversee open enrollment planning and execution with broker support. Ensure accurate pay treatment and benefit continuation through leave of absence events. Maintain compliance across medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and disability plans. Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and vendor relationships. Compliance & Risk Management Lead payroll and benefits audits, year-end processes, and compliance testing. Maintain compliance calendars, SOPs, and documentation; proactively surface risk to leadership. Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to the CPO and executive leadership on payroll, benefits, and workforce risk. Partner with Finance and IT on systems, compensation programs, and organizational changes. Build a service-oriented, high-accountability team culture. What You Bring The right person for this role has deep payroll expertise and the leadership instincts to run a function not just a team. Strong internal controls mindset: you think in reconciliations, audit trails, and SOPs. Advanced, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable enterprise payroll platforms and benefits administration systems Comfort operating across benefits administration; you don't need to be a benefits expert, but you need to be a confident owner of the function with support around you. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Qualifications 8–12+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including multi-state compliance and high-volume hourly workforce environments (1,000+ employees). Bachelor's degree required. CPP/SHRM certification a strong plus. We Take Care of You Medical, Dental & Vision: Highlights include company-paid individual PPO-HSA plan (with $1,200 annual employer contribution); HMO options for California residents. Dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees; coverage for dependents is available at an additional cost. Retirement Plans (401K): The company matches 1/3 of the employee's contribution up to 2% of the salary. Life & Disability Insurance: Up to $100,000 of life insurance and AD&D coverage , plus short- and long-term disability insurance. In addition, supplemental life for the employee, spouse, and children. Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 2–4 weeks of vacation based on years of service, and sick leave provided in compliance with state and local requirements. Referral Bonuses: $1,000 for eligible employee referrals. Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events). Perks: Professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more. Our Commitment to Belonging Trinity Property Consultants is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all individuals can thrive irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or other protected classes. Ready to Join Us? Explore what it’s like to grow your career with a company that values people as much as performance. Learn more and apply today! Note: This job description includes the core Director of Payroll responsibilities of Trinity Property Consultants. These duties are subject to change based on company discretion. Trinity Property Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Trinity Property Consultants prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Property Consultants