Overview

Are you interested in joining a company that was named one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County?

Tri Pointe Homes is looking for an experienced individual to fill our Payroll Specialist position in our Home Office in Irvine, CA.

Position Highlights: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of payroll processing tasks; payroll preparation, transmission, and auditing; development and maintenance of related reports and spreadsheets; and responding to inquires related to payroll, processes, and procedures. This position supports all team members as well as Human Resources, Accounting, other support functions, and management as is needed or assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consistently and accurately processes payroll for 1,300 employees, abiding by internal controls and timelines.
  • Prepares, reviews and validates timesheets to ensure wages and time off are properly distributed, promptly following up on discrepancies with Human Resources and/or team members as needed.
  • Loads import files and/or manually enters pay changes (such as bonuses, commissions, special pay, etc.) for all companies/entities and audits output to ensure accuracy.
  • Accurately calculates and enters all wage assignments, garnishments and levies.
  • Researches, analyzes, and resolves other payroll processing discrepancies promptly, reporting to the Payroll Manager as needed.
  • Calculates and prepares manual checks and ensures timely mailing to team members.
  • Balances, reconciles, and audits payroll before transmission and validates post-transmission reports.
  • Finalizes, compiles, and provides Human Resources and Accounting with pre-and post-payroll transmission reporting on time.
• Regularly provides support to the business when it comes to payroll-related topics or issues.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the department and company.
  • Explains payroll and Time & Attendance policies and procedures.
  • Researches and responds to all pay-related inquiries from team members, management, other support functions, and vendors, providing timely resolution of any issues.
• Demonstrates the professional competency, knowledge, and skill necessary to effectively complete job duties and responsibilities and maintains a high level of integrity always.
  • Knows proper calculation and taxation of employer-paid benefits and wages.
  • Remains in compliance with all legal and institutional policies and practices.
  • Demonstrates respect for employee privacy and confidentiality, reporting anything illegal or unethical to management promptly.
  • Seizes opportunities to enhance job knowledge and abilities and takes personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Performs ongoing administrative and analytical duties and tasks
  • Utilizes report-writing skills to develop ad hoc and frequent payroll, financial and operational reports.
  • Maintains and periodically audits employee payroll files and records in our electronic repository, including documents pertaining to team member earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
  • Creates and maintains documentation of payroll processes and procedures, recommending any changes and improvements.
• Performs additional duties as requested or assigned, such as assistance on various payroll projects and month- or year-end activities.

Position Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.
• At least 5 years of prior payroll processing experience across multiple states is required.
• Prior experience using UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) is required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred.
• Other Required Attributes & Skills:
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong proclivity for customer service and attention to detail
  • Strong mathematical skills to calculate payments and deductions
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in HRIS/payroll processing technology and other software, such as Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks or projects concurrently

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: The expected Base Salary range for this position is between $29.76-43.03 per hour, equivalent to $61,900-89,500 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus. Bonuses are earned, calculated and paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s applicable incentive plan document.
• Benefits: In addition to competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, Tri Pointe Homes provides comprehensive benefits to eligible team members and their dependents, including: Health Savings Account (HSA), full and limited healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care FSA options; generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer time; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 6% of team member contributions; adoption, fitness, tuition and worldwide emergency travel assistance; EAP, grief counseling, and estate/will preparation services; and additional discounts and supplementary employee-paid benefit programs.

At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we collect about job applicants, employees and their emergency contacts and beneficiaries, and independent contractors. Please click here for a description of our personal information collection practices.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.