Payroll Coordinator - Atlanta or Dallas

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

Position Summary

As a key member of the HR team, the Payroll Coordinator contributes to the smooth operation of payroll processes and supports overall organizational effectiveness at Dominium. The Payroll Coordinator at Dominium plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for both Corporate and Site employees across multiple pay groups. Responsible for managing a variety of payroll-related tasks, including data entry, corrections to timesheets, and processing of wage attachments, the Payroll Coordinator maintains meticulous attention to detail while adhering to state and federal regulations. Beyond payroll processing, this role involves proactive communication with managers, providing support and training on timesheet management, and updating employee information as needed.

Essential Functions

• Processes semi-monthly payroll for both Corporate and Site employees across five pay groups.
• Handles corrections to employee timesheets and calculate labor allocation adjustments as needed.
• Communicates proactively with managers to ensure timely approval of timesheets and requests for time off.
• Performs high-volume data entry tasks related to employee leasing commissions, maintenance stipends, and bonuses.
• Reviews, responds to, and processes wage attachments, such as child support, garnishments, and tax levies, in accordance with relevant state and federal laws.
• Processes requests related to changes in employee details, including property allocations, title, pay, supervisor, and employment status.
• Conducts regular reviews of time off records to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Issues off-cycle checks and ACH payments as necessary, including for terminations.
• Conducts random audits of timesheets to ensure adherence to company policies.
• Delivers training and support to managers regarding timesheet assistance and corrections.
• Update payroll information accurately for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
• Monitor and maintain state unemployment tax rates, ensuring compliance with current rates through systems like UKG and Equifax.
• Design and generate various reports and interfaces in UKG Pro People Analytics.
• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of HR software.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school degree required, 2-year degree in business related field or demonstrated payroll experience preferred
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and accurate
• Proficient at accurate data entry
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of detail
• Basic knowledge of employment law is a plus (minimum wage, overtime, etc.)
• Experience with enterprise HRIS/Payroll software such as UKG Pro, Workday, ADP, or Ceridian is required
• Experience with UKG Pro People Analytics (Cognos Analytics) is preferred.
  
  

About Us: Dominium is one of the leading affordable housing development and property management companies nationwide. We operate in approximately 20 states and employ over 1,200 employees. For 50 years, we have offered excellence to the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – creating long-term value, developing people, integrity, and growth – are built upon our company’s mission and vision. We offer a competitive salary, incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth opportunities and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Life & Disability, Paid Time Off, 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs.

Dominium is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Dominium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.