Payroll Specialist

Tricon Residential is an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of more than 38,000 single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage. At Tricon, we imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential. For more information, visit Tricon Residential. 

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll and providing payroll support on a day-to-day basis to all Tricon employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.  Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Enter payroll changes and first step processing of semi-monthly payroll

• Create payroll reports and audit time-cards for accuracy and completeness before payroll transactions are started

• Assist or perform off-cycle and termination manual checks, new hire salary proration, and retroactive pay as needed

• Provide excellent customer service and a work with a sense of urgency toward employee needs

• Prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks with little supervision

• Reconcile and fund the HSA account

• Assist or prepare payroll related reports for management

• Process employee garnishments

• Ensure 401(k) funding for a 3rd party recordkeeper is completed timely and accurately

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now

• Knowledge of Workday time tracking and time off modules, and general understanding of data integrations between Workday and ADP

• Knowledge of multi-state regulatory standards and compliance requirements (tax and labor laws)

• General ledger coding knowledge

• 401(k) process and compliance expertise

• Knowledge of Workers Compensation premium tracking within ADP

• Ability to research, evaluate, and analyze inquires relating to payroll issues and take appropriate action to resolve

• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity, confidentiality, to changing needs and situations

• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work

• Ability to work well using mobile office electronic tools

• Basic accounting and math skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Relevant computer software and hardware applications knowledge

• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, team player, and strong work ethic

• Strong written and verbal communications skills required

• Must be a self-starter who is self-motivated and self-directed in resolving potential issues

• Exercises considerable judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or higher in related field from an accredited college or university required, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Human Resources or related field preferred

• At least 5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll for over 1,000 employees

• Multiple pay cycle experience including semi-monthly

• Intermediate Excel experience (including pivot tables, x-lookups, sumif, etc.)

At Tricon, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued for their unique contributions, experiences, voices, and backgrounds. By embracing these principles, we aim to positively impact our business and the communities we serve, creating a lasting legacy where everyone can thrive.

Salary Range

Placement within this compensation range will be determined by the candidate's knowledge, experience and skills.

$48,740.00 - $73,100.00