Mark-Taylor is the region's longest-standing investment manager, developer and owner of Class-A multifamily real estate on behalf of numerous third-party owners.

We are proud to be recognized as Ranking Arizona’s #1 Multifamily Builder and Manager, a Best Place to Work in the Multifamily Industry, Healthiest Employer by the Phoenix Business Journal, and more.

As our portfolio continues to grow, so do our Corporate Teams! Mark-Taylor is hiring a Payroll Specialist. Our corporate office is located in the McCormick Ranch neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. As a Payroll Specialist, you will assist in the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll. You will provide customer service to both internal and external clients, and will assist with administrative tasks.

You're Excited About This Role Because You Will:

• Assists supervisor with accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Prepares and processes job, location, and manager changes as well as new hire and termination paperwork.
• Verifies timekeeping information for all employees.
• Answers frequently asked questions from employees; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level.
• Payroll/HR staff.
• Completes verifications of employment requests for past and present employees.
• Assists with processing of wage garnishments.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Reviews and approves pending employee changes (direct deposit, tax, demographic information).
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies.
• Prepares and submits payroll reports to supervisor for distribution.
• Assists with benefit invoice reconciliation.
• Maintains the integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of Payroll/HR files, records, and documentation.
• Provides excellent customer service to our internal and external and external clients.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Occasionally, greets clients, visitors, and guests; answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff. Receives mails, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We're Excited to Meet You! Ideally, You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact,
• professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• The ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working at Mark-Taylor:

• Opportunities for career growth
• Employee referral program
• Paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid volunteer time
• Medical, dental, vision benefits, including paid parental leave
• 401k with company match
• Employee appreciation events
• MT Wellness program
• Access to all Mark-Taylor Residential amenities (including our resort-style pools and fitness centers)

Mark-Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All of our employees undergo pre-employment screening which includes drug testing.

The starting hourly rate for Payroll Specialist is $25.00 commensurate with experience.