Lower

Payroll Coordinator

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Columbus, OH, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Financial Services

The Role

Assist with semi-monthly, multi-state payroll processing, including commissions, bonuses, overtime, tax setup, employee data maintenance, timesheet corrections, payroll inbox support, issue troubleshooting, and reporting. The role requires accurate and timely responses to employee and manager questions while maintaining payroll records and supporting miscellaneous payroll activities.

Summary Generated by Built In

We believe homeownership is one of the most powerful ways people can build long-term wealth. Our mission at Lower is to make that path simpler, more accessible, and more connected.

We’re building a one-stop shop homeownership platform that brings together real estate, mortgage lending, technology, and local expertise. Through Lower’s direct-to-consumer lending business, our nationwide retail branches, and our real estate platform Movoto, we meet people wherever they are in the homeownership journey.

We innovate through technology, but human expertise is what sets us apart. Our approach combines a seamless online experience with experienced people. Whether someone wants to handle most of the process online or work directly with a local loan officer or real estate agent, we’re building a platform that gives them the tools, expertise, and support to move forward with confidence.

As a Payroll Coordinator, you'll be assisting with processing semi-monthly payroll, tax coordination, troubleshooting payroll related issues, and reporting. 

What You'll Do:

Assist Payroll team with processing semi-monthly payroll including multi-state and various pay types of compensation including commission, bonus and overtime.
Input and maintain employee information necessary for processing payroll.
Monitors the Payroll email inbox and quickly responds to routine payroll related questions with accurate, thorough and helpful answers.
Assist employees and managers with processing of timesheet corrections.
Assists with the tax set-up in new states for unemployment and withholding.
Other miscellaneous payroll duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to work well with employees as well as managers.
High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
High level of personal accountability, integrity and ethical standards.
Strong skills in using Microsoft Office Excel.

What You’ll Get

Competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k)
Corporate wellness program
Employee discount on home mortgage purchases and refinances

Where You’ll Work

Join us at our Columbus HQ at 711 N High Street - right in the heart of the Short North district.

Lower provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with employees and managers
High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
High personal accountability, integrity, and ethical standards
Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills

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The Company

HQ: Columbus, OH

761 Employees

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

We believe owning a home is one of the greatest wealth builders out there. So our goal is to make homeownership more accessible, and to help more people buy homes. We are #31 Top Mortgage Lender on Scotsman Guide and have been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovate Companies in the World. As the parent company, Lower has individual brands and branches spread across the country. Along with our direct-to-consumer online lender, Lower.com, we're meeting people where they are to create more homeowners together. Our family of companies are 10th Mortgage, Alderus Mortgage, AMSW Lending, Banner Mortgage, Cabrales Mortgage, Community Lending, DMV Mortgage Group, Fairfax Mortgage, First Trust Mortgage Company, Gerber Group, Hamilton Home Mortgage, Heckman Mortgage, Homeside Financial, Hometrust, Home Team Lending, Lower.com, Lower Local, McCaughan Home Lending, Oxford Home Lending, PowerTPO, Team Hochberg, Universal Lending Home Loans, Vybe Mortgage, and Yes Mortgage. Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org | NMLS #1124061