Payroll Lead - Hybrid | Irvine, CA

Description

Position at Trinity Property Consultants

About Trinity Property Consultants

At Trinity Property Consultants, your expertise fuels our mission. Guided by our values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, and empowerment, we’ve been a leader in the multifamily industry for over 25 years and proudly manage properties for a nationally ranked NMHC’s Apartment Owner. We are building more than great places to live – we’re creating vibrant communities and meaningful careers.

The Opportunity

Join us as a Payroll Lead where you’ll own end-to-end payroll operations while leading a small team in a fast-paced, multi-state environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience while partnering cross-functionally to improve processes and scale payroll operations as we grow.

Compensation: $95,000 – $110,000 annual salary, based on experience, plus quarterly bonus potential.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, in-office role at Irvine, CA headquarters. Initially onsite; transitions to a hybrid schedule (one remote day per week) once fully onboarded.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of full-cycle payroll processing and oversight.

Volume: Proven experience managing payroll for a population of 1,000 with majority non-exempt employees.

Compliance: Deep knowledge of multi-state wage and hour laws (overtime, meal breaks, and final pay).

What You’ll Own

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Mentor payroll team members, setting standards, reviewing work, and driving accountability.
• Lead payroll reporting and audits.
• Review timekeeping, commissions, and pay inputs; resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Manage employee payroll data in HRIS, including hires, changes, and terminations.
• Oversee payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Respond to and resolve employee questions.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.
• Drive process improvements and maintain SOPs to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Build strong relationships across the organization through responsive support and clear communication.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Strong internal controls mindset: you think in reconciliations, audit trails, and SOPs.
• Advanced, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable enterprise payroll platforms and benefits administration systems.
• Comfort operating across benefits administration; you don't need to be a benefits
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience (mid‑volume or higher preferred).
  
  
  

We’ve Got You Covered!

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Highlights include company-paid individual PPO-HSA plan (with $1,200 annual employer contribution); HMO options for California residents. Dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees; coverage for dependents is available at an additional cost.
• Retirement Plans (401K): The company matches 1/3 of the employee’s contribution up to 2% of the salary.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Up to $100,000 of life insurance and AD&D coverage, plus short- and long-term disability insurance. In addition, supplemental life for the employee, spouse, and children.
• Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 2–4 weeks of vacation based on years of service, and sick leave provided in compliance with state and local requirements.
• Referral Bonuses: $1,000 for eligible employee referrals.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events).
• Perks: Professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.
  
  
  

Our Commitment to Belonging

Trinity Property Consultants is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all individuals can thrive irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or other protected classes.

Ready to Join Us?

Explore what it’s like to grow your career with a company that values people as much as performance. Learn more and apply today!

Note: This job description includes the core Payroll Lead responsibilities of Trinity Property Consultants. Duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Trinity Property Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Trinity Property Consultants prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.