Payroll Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Over the last 20+ years, Atlanta-based company has become one of the most active and successful multifamily investment firms in the nation. Development is the cornerstone of the company’s’ success. As a privately held company, we feature

a flat organizational structure that encourages associates to function as owner-operators in order to maximize performance. The company stresses efficient and effective reporting, which leads to enhanced decision-making, anticipation of issues and speedier problem resolution. Through its history, the company has fine-tuned its approach to the key development components – site selection, entitlement, design, solid financing and value generation. The construction team is one of the most versatile in the business, having built virtually every type of apartment home available today, including traditional garden-style apartments, modern mid-rise and high-rise buildings.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The HR Systems & Payroll Manager position is responsible for managing the information systems and Payroll operations. This position will direct national Payroll functions, ensuring the team delivers best-in-class pay accuracy, efficiency, and employee service. This position will also develop and manage various HR systems, partnering with other HR specialties, Information Technology, and Accounting functions to ensure multi-state legal compliance, identify areas of opportunity for process improvement and automation, and ultimately deliver value through effective systems usage.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage processing of bi-weekly payroll within company’s payroll system.

• Act as the primary point of contact for leadership on all payroll matters.

• Ensure accounting for employee pay records is processed appropriately, including GL and cash management, in partnership with the Accounting team.

• Support benefits accounting in partnership with the Vice President of Human Resources, including billings and 401(k) plan transactions/audits.

• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant HR systems vendors and service providers, ensuring best-in-class delivery.

• Ensure proper systems integrations and accurate records across all systems, partnering with IT as needed.

• Create and maintain a technology-centric HR environment, where most records and processes are handled within the HR technology framework, allowing opportunities for employee/manager self-service and process automation.

• Partner with IT and Finance to develop dashboard-style reporting for more frequent awareness of key performance metrics related to talent attraction, development, engagement, usage, and retention.

• Manage other related areas, such as time-off balance recordkeeping, bank wires and transfers, worker’s compensation.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to HR systems management and employee pay.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software