Payroll and Benefits Specialist

What You’ll Do:

As the Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you’ll be a valuable member of the HR team, performing biweekly payroll processing and benefits administration for the company, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and jurisdictional laws and regulations

Where You’ll Work:

Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, our corporate offices overlook the Columbus Commons which plays hosts to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy the building’s fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom, and walk to some of the city’s best restaurants and downtown amenities.

What You’ll Own:

Lead day to day payroll administration for assigned Coastal Ridge Property division payroll, including biweekly payroll processing, commission and bonus collection and calculation, overtime reporting and acting as initial point of contact for inquiries and issues related to assigned payroll.

Audit and serve as backup processor for other Coastal Ridge’s division payrolls as assigned.

Assist in the registration with state and local tax authorities including worker’s comp and unemployment, as we grow and enter new locations.

Train new managers on the company’s HRIS and serve as the main point of contact for any questions related to payroll, benefits, time and attendance platform, etc.

Audit new hires and update HRIS with terminations and other employee profile changes.

Update HRIS with new locations and departments for assigned Property division.

Process child support notices and garnishments.

Run reports through the payroll and time and attendance platform for company leadership, support departments, and external agencies.

Maintain employee files to ensure records are up to date and in compliance.

Provide benefits administration for the company including updating payroll, HRIS, and necessary carrier websites with enrollment and deduction changes.

Support company’s ACA reporting requirements.

Support the administration of the 401K including processing, distribution, rollover, and loan requests.

Other duties and projects as directed and assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration strongly preferred.

2-4+ years’ experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment, including thorough understanding of state and federal payroll, tax, time recording and wage/hour laws.

Previous experience with HRIS software such as UKG, preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including excellent phone etiquette.

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Knowledge of MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

Prior HR and/or property management experience a plus.

Who You Are:

A detail-oriented individual. You pay attention to the small things that make a big difference. You look at information with a discerning eye to ensure its accuracy. You understand the importance of editing and proofreading your work to ensure it’s done right

Customer-centric and team-oriented. You approach all customers and team members with a friendly attitude and empathy. You take pride in providing top-notch service by building long-term relationships and going above and beyond customer expectations.

A courageous problem solver. You keep it cool when things get crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support the team.

An ethical leader. As a member of the Human Resources team, you understand the confidentiality of personal and business information. You make decisions with moral principles in mind and stand up for what’s right.

Our Company:

Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 800 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.

To learn more about our company benefits, click here.