Payroll Manager

Who We Are:

Tripalink is a leading co-living and apartment rental platform that aims to redefine urban living. With a strong presence in major cities across the United States, we offer modern apartments designed to create a sense of community among residents.

As a fast-growing startup, we are committed to building a community that supports personal growth, celebrates diversity, and encourages excellence. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer service. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a team that values creativity and teamwork, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join us on our journey.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now. This role will manage bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, ~300 total and growing, across 10 states, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also be responsible for owning our 401(k) program, processing commissions & performance bonuses, and generating detailed payroll reporting for our Finance team. Additionally, the Senior Payroll Specialist will partner with the Sr. HR Business Partner to administer leaves of absence, ensuring proper tracking and compliance with leave policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Bi-Weekly Payroll Processing: Accurately process bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.




• Time & Attendance Management: Maintain and optimize complex configurations in the time & attendance system, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of employee hours, overtime, and leave balances.




• Financial Reporting: Collaborate with the Finance team to prepare detailed payroll-related reports for property owners, including detailed labor costs and allocation of payroll expenses.




• Ownership of ADP: Act as an HRIS subject matter expert, resolving issues and maximizing configuration of features.




• Commissions & Bonuses: Partner with regional managers to process and pay out commissions and performance bonuses accurately and on time.




• Compliance & Audits: Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements, with a strong focus on California wage and hour laws.




• Employee Support: Provide customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries, resolving issues promptly and accurately.




• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve system configurations to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing, including California and New York. Strong background in handling complex time & attendance configurations.




• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, particularly in payroll, time & attendance, and reporting modules. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.




• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, tax compliance, and garnishments.




• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.




• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll and reporting information clearly.




• Organization: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in setting up payroll entities, including state registrations
• New hire reporting in states where required
• Experience with EASE for benefits administration
• Payroll implementations
• Experience with LOA administration
• Proficiency in Mandarin
• General understanding of FMLA and California-specific leaves such of PDL

What We Provide:

- Excellent Working Environment: Energetic, Ambitious, Passionate

- Great Team Experience

- Regular Team Building Activities

- Free Community Event Entrance

- Leadership Cultivation & Individual Development

- Networking & Resources from External Partners

- Opportunities of Rotation Among Departments & Locations

Diversity & Inclusion at Tripalink

Tripalink is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Note on Pay Transparency:

Tripalink provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Tripalink factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Tripalink leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Tripalink reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.