Payroll Specialist

We are a rental housing company dedicated to providing an exceptional rental experience to every resident who makes one of our houses or apartments their home. We believe that quality rental housing can unlock life’s potential, and this drives our thinking and our actions every day. Founded in 1988 and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TCN) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:TCN), Tricon owns over 33,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across the United States and Canada, which we manage using an integrated technology-enabled operating platform. We are headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and have significant operations in Orange County, California, as well as approximately 21 other markets with a primary focus in the U.S. Sun Belt. We strive to be North America’s premier rental housing company. Our business philosophy involves taking care of our team first – empowering them to provide our residents with exceptional service and to positively impact the local communities where we operate. By providing an enhanced living experience, our residents rent for longer periods of time, treat our properties like their own, and share their experience with friends and family. This is how we continue to grow, and it is an approach that has proven to generate positive returns for our investors and shareholders. Job Description The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and providing payroll support on a day-to-day basis to all Tricon employees. Enter payroll changes and first step processing of semi-monthly payroll. Create payroll reports and audit time- cards for accuracy before payroll transactions. Assist or perform all off-cycle new hire salary proration and retroactive pay. Customer service and a sense of urgency toward employee needs. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little supervision. Reconcile and fund the HSA account. Assist or prepare payroll related reports for management. Process employee garnishments. Assist or prepare off-cycle and termination manual checks. Process terminations in ADP in a timely manner Qualifications: Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now. Knowledge of multi-state regulatory standards and compliance requirements. General ledger coding knowledge. 401K compliance expertise. Knowledge of Workers Compensation premium tracking within ADP. Ability to research, evaluate and analyze inquires relating to payroll issues and take appropriate action to resolve. Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations. Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work. Ability to work well using mobile office electronic tools Basic accounting and math skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Relevant computer software and hardware applications knowledge. Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, team player, and strong work ethic. Strong written and verbal communications skills required. Must be a self-starter who is self-motivated and self-directed in resolving potential issues. Exercises considerable judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Minimum Requirements: Associate degree or higher in related field from an accredited college or university required, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Human Resources or related field preferred. 5 years of processing payroll in a large multi-state environment. Multiple pay cycle experience (weekly, bi-weekly, and bi-monthly) Intermediate Excel experience (including pivot tables, v-lookups, sumif, index match, etc.) Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills both written and verbal At Tricon Residential, we know that the best ideas happen when people bring their uniqueness to work with them. Inclusion is an integral part of how we leverage that uniqueness into our Company. Supporting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is not only the right thing to do; it is the right thing to do for our business.