Payroll Manager

There is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Phoenix. The Payroll Manager will oversee the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The Payroll Manager is responsible for the payroll processes and procedures for assigned states to include new hires and terminations, garnishments, pay rate changes, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.

About the Company: 

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

Job Description: 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for payroll processes and procedures for assigned states.
• Respond to all garnishments in a timely fashion, notifying the employee and entering in the deduction for the appropriate agency.
• Processes new hires and terminations from a payroll perspective in accordance with federal and state jurisdictions.
• Post expense reimbursements to employee paychecks
• Post incentives and bonuses to employee paychecks
• Generate reports, review for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations including but not limited to:
  • Meal Break Periods
  • Overtime Laws and Regulations
  • Employee Classifications (Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt)
  • Minimum Wage Laws
• Analyzes weekly, monthly, and annual overtime trends by property and department.
  • Distributes Bi-Weekly Overtime Report
  • Conducts monthly cost\benefit analysis of overtime to determine hiring needs.
• Monitors PTO accruals to ensure accuracy.
• Monitors labor allocations and distribute bi-weekly labor allocation reports, if applicable.
• Reconcile and submit bi-weekly HSA funds.
• Reconcile bi-weekly 401(k) deductions.
• Audits employer\employee tax payments quarterly to ensure on time payment by third party vendor.
• Audits Workers Comp Rate to ensure correct codes are applied to employees and rates are in line with insurance policy.
• Audit Payroll Allocation Report against General Ledger Posting to ensure Payroll system balances with General Ledger Accounts.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Meeting with managers on a per-case basis to assess HR reporting needs for a department.
• Translate end-user needs to functional reports.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Associate Degree or Higher.
• 3 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Report writing proficiency with IBM Cognos.
• Ability to interpret report needs and translate requests.
• Strong analytic skills; organized and detail-oriented.

Perks and Benefits: 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefit package
• Paid time off
• Programs to continuously develop and recognize employees
• Wellness: lifeworks wellness platform
• To top it all off - a great company culture with lots of exciting projects and career growth opportunities!

Please note that we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and programs to continuously develop and recognize employees.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.