Payroll Lead

Trinity Property Consultants•Irvine, CA

3d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Trinity Property Consultants as a Payroll Lead where you’ll own end-to-end payroll operations while leading a small team in a fast-paced, multi-state environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience while partnering cross-functionally to improve processes and scale payroll operations as we grow. This role is initially onsite at the Irvine, CA headquarters and will transition to a hybrid schedule (one remote day per week) once fully onboarded. The company has been a leader in the multifamily industry for over 25 years and proudly manages properties for a nationally ranked NMHC’s Apartment Owner.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of full-cycle payroll processing and oversight.
Proven experience managing payroll for a population of 1,000+ with majority non-exempt employees.
Deep knowledge of multi-state wage and hour laws (overtime, meal breaks, and final pay).
Strong internal controls mindset: you think in reconciliations, audit trails, and SOPs.
Advanced, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable enterprise payroll platforms and benefits administration systems.
Comfort operating across benefits administration.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Mid-volume or higher payroll processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Mentor payroll team members, setting standards, reviewing work, and driving accountability.
Lead payroll reporting and audits.
Review timekeeping, commissions, and pay inputs; resolve discrepancies proactively.
Manage employee payroll data in HRIS, including hires, changes, and terminations.
Oversee payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Respond to and resolve employee questions.
Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.
Drive process improvements and maintain SOPs to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Build strong relationships across the organization through responsive support and clear communication.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance with company-paid individual PPO-HSA plan (with $1,200 annual employer contribution); HMO options for California residents. Dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees; coverage for dependents is available at an additional cost.
401K retirement plan with company match (1/3 of employee's contribution up to 2% of salary).
Life & Disability Insurance: Up to $100,000 of life insurance and AD&D coverage, plus short- and long-term disability insurance. Supplemental life for employee, spouse, and children.
11 paid holidays.
2–4 weeks of vacation based on years of service.
Sick leave provided in compliance with state and local requirements.
$1,000 for eligible employee referrals.
Up to 16 hours annually of Volunteer Time Off (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events).
Professional development.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts.