Payroll Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established real estate development, construction, and property management organization with a long-standing reputation for delivering multifamily housing projects across multiple states. With an integrated approach that includes development, design, construction, property management, and asset management, the company has built a collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

The organization embraces technology and AI-driven tools to streamline processes, improve reporting and analytics, and enhance decision-making. Their goal is not to replace people with technology, but to empower employees to focus on higher-value work, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving.

Our client values collaboration, integrity, transparency, and respect. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, work cross-functionally, and take ownership of their work in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer multi-state payroll processes, including new hires, terminations, payroll changes, audits, reporting, and compliance
• Support accounting functions such as accounts payable, payroll journal entries, financial reporting, and related reporting activities
• Assist with compensation administration, salary benchmarking, pay equity initiatives, and compensation reporting
• Maintain HR compliance programs, including OSHA reporting, EEO-1 reporting, workers' compensation administration, and employee records
• Develop and maintain payroll and HR procedures, forms, process documentation, and organizational records
• Support HR technology initiatives, system implementations, workforce analytics, recruiting metrics, and special projects
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll, compensation, and HR-related questions across the organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of multi-state payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona
• CPP certification highly preferred
• Workday experience highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing Workers' Compensation insurance programs
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Employee appreciation events and team-building activities
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and belonging