Payroll Specialist

Mark Taylor Residential•Scottsdale, AZ

22d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mark-Taylor, we believe our success starts with our people. For over 40 years, we’ve built and managed Arizona’s most beautiful apartment communities while fostering a culture centered on people, excellence and growth. We are proud to be recognized as Ranking Arizona’s #1 Multifamily Builder and Manager, a Best Place to work in Multifamily, and a Healthiest Employer by the Phoenix Business Journal, and more. Our communities are growing and so is our corporate team! We’re hiring a Payroll Specialist at our corporate office in Scottsdale, AZ.

Requirements

4+ years of payroll experience.
Experience partnering with accounting professionals to support payroll operations, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Business or Human Resources preferred but not required.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy and ensure timely employee compensation in compliance with established payroll schedules.
Partners with accounting professionals to support payroll processing, financial recordkeeping, and payroll-related accounting functions in a fast-paced business environment.
Collaborate with accountants and management to prepare payroll reports, support audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Administer employee payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and organizational updates.
Review, validate, and audit payroll data such as timekeeping records, earnings calculations, bonuses, deductions, and manual payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain and update confidential employee payroll records, including direct deposit information, tax withholdings, and demographic changes.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while providing exceptional support and timely resolution to employee payroll inquiries.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Partner collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and management teams to support accurate payroll administration and reporting.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.