ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 977,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the delivery of key payroll projects that include obtaining an understanding of the issue, collaboration with key team members about the issues and co-development of recommendations.â¯Â 

• Stay updated on changes in Federal, State and Local payroll laws and regulations, implementing necessary changes to remain compliant.â¯Â 

• Ensure that systems and processes correctly compute and record time, earnings, employee benefits, special deductions, mandated benefits, taxes, and other items that affect net pay and/or company liability.â¯Â 

• Ensure exiting and newly created processes are documented, tested and reviewed regularly 

• Interface with other departments, including HR Operations, Accounting, Legal, and others, and providing proactive and responsive customer service to team members regarding payroll inquiries and issues.â¯Â 

• Act as main point of contact to external groups on specific payroll data needs for incorporation in other departmental needs.â¯Â 

• Analyze current processes, create standard and ad hoc specialized reports as enhancements to processes; may make recommendations for process improvements.â¯Â 

• Assist with account reconciliations and other payroll controls such as balancing payroll results and accounts and adjustments to periodic balances, and year-end Form W-2 statements.â¯Â 

• Conduct periodic and consistent audits of various payroll processes, procedures, transactions, etc; provide information for internal/external auditors and make recommendations for improvements.â¯Â 

• Respond promptly and professionally to team member questions, educating them on payroll policies, procedures and self-service options.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance or related fields. 

• Proven experience in a similar role, specifically with a large organization supporting California payroll 

• 5 years minimum of relevant experience  

• Ability to manage changing priorities and work under tight deadlines, discerning appropriate sense of urgency and related impacts. 

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills. 

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. 

• Knowledge of current market trends and regulatory requirements. 

• Abilities to create and manage stakeholder relationships. 

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Experience with Workday, Dayforce, outsourced Managed Services Payroll vendor relationship 

• Technical expert in Excel and cloud-based HCM and Payroll Systems 

• Highly effective communicator, presenter, problem-solver, etc.  

• Payroll Certifications is a plus 

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.  

• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. 

• Job demands may require long periods of sitting and/or standing 

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Additional Compensation:

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.