Payroll Team Lead at Mark-Taylor Residential – Scottsdale, Arizona

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 Team Lead 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.**

• 3–4+ years of payroll experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• 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.

In this role, you will

• Assists leading and oversee the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Supports payroll staff by providing guidance on payroll procedures, policies, and system processes.
• Manage the final termination process and final pay.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related journal entries and provide payroll data to the accounting team for financial reporting.
• Audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Respond to complex payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to internal stakeholders, including accounting and executive leadership.
• Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of Payroll/HR files and documentation.
• Assists maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.
• Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements, helping streamline workflows and increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the administration of wage garnishments, income withholding orders, and other required deductions.
• Assists develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the payroll function and organizational goals.

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.