Payroll Specialist

At Mark-Taylor, we believe our success starts with our people. For over 40 years, we’ve built and managed Arizona’s most beautiful apartment communities while fostering a culture centered on people, excellence and growth.

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

Our communities are growing and so is our corporate team! We’re hiring a Payroll Specialist at our corporate office in Scottsdale, AZ.

Why You’ll Love working at Mark-Taylor

• Employee rent discounts.*
• Access to all Mark-Taylor amenities.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 401(k) with robust company match.**
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time.**
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.**

• 4+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience partnering with accounting professionals to support payroll operations, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance functions.
• College degree in Business or Human Resources preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• The ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

In this role, you will

• Process bi-weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy and ensure timely employee compensation in compliance with established payroll schedules. 
• Partners with accounting professionals to support payroll processing, financial recordkeeping, and payroll-related accounting functions in a fast-paced business environment.
• Collaborate with accountants and management to prepare payroll reports, support audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Administer employee payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and organizational updates. 
• Review, validate, and audit payroll data such as timekeeping records, earnings calculations, bonuses, deductions, and manual payments to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
• Maintain and update confidential employee payroll records, including direct deposit information, tax withholdings, and demographic changes. 
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while providing exceptional support and timely resolution to employee payroll inquiries. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Partner collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and management teams to support accurate payroll administration and reporting. 
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. 

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

*Housing discounts are subject to availability at each community. 

**Benefits offered for full-time employees.