Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents. Job Title: Payroll Specialist Status: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Payroll Specialist in our corporate office in Norfolk, Virginia. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These include the following but are not limited to the specifications contained herein. Supervisory personnel may require additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely. + Accurately process multi-state, bi-weekly, and weekly payroll for 1500+ exempt and nonexempt associates. + Collect, audit, and upload monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc bonuses into HRIS. + Review & audit electronic timekeeping records for compliance with established standards; follow up with managers & make adjustments as needed. + Prepare weekly and bi-weekly general ledger files, forward them to the appropriate department(s), and upload them into accounting software. + Assist in verifying, calculating, and processing wage attachments following local, state & federal laws. + Enter and/or review self-serve submitted payroll data changes within HRIS; notify appropriate parties; create & maintain necessary payroll files. + Respond to associate questions & concerns as it relates to payroll. + Submit inquiries from federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions to outsourced tax administration service; assist vendors in resolving outstanding items. + Assist in setting up new income and deduction within the HRIS system. + Generate monthly and ad-hoc reporting as various corporate and operational departments request, including participation in annual budget requirements and audit requests. + Comply with company-established procedures and federal, state, and local legal requirements. + Proactively audit and address payroll data to maintain data integrity within the HRIS. QUALIFICATIONS: + Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. + Minimum of 3 years of financial/accounting experience required. + Experience in processing payroll is preferred. + Extensive knowledge of cloud-based payroll software platform, preferably Dayforce; advanced Microsoft Excel skills; working knowledge of payroll best practices preferred; and skilled in technical aspects of financial and accounting recordkeeping techniques. + High degree of professionalism and work ethic; strong interpersonal skills and strong oral & written communication skills. + Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and communicate with various levels of management. + Strong attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills. + Excellent time management skills; deadline-driven with proven ability to manage changing priorities. WHAT WE OFFER: + Competitive Salaries & Bonuses + Medical, Dental & Vision Plans + 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions + Paid Personal Time & Holidays + Flexible Spending Accounts + Free Long-Term Disability + Free Life Insurance + Short Term Disability + Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions + Wellness Perks + FinFit Health Finance Program + Employee Apartment Discount + Employee Referral Program + Employee Recognition & Awards + Employee Assistance Program + Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities + Tuition Reimbursement #LI-KP1 Veteran Friendly This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered. Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job Details Job Family Finance & Accounting Pay Type Hourly