Payroll Coordinator - Atlanta or Dallas (Hybrid)

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

Position Summary:

As a key member of the HR team, the Payroll Coordinator contributes to the smooth operation of payroll processes and supports overall organizational effectiveness at Dominium. The Payroll Coordinator at Dominium plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for both Corporate and Site employees across multiple pay groups. Responsible for managing a variety of payroll-related tasks, including data entry, corrections to timesheets, and processing of wage attachments, the Payroll Coordinator maintains meticulous attention to detail while adhering to state and federal regulations. Beyond payroll processing, this role involves proactive communication with managers, providing support and training on timesheet management, and updating employee information as needed.

Essential Functions:

1. Processes semi-monthly payroll for both Corporate and Site employees across five pay groups.
2. Handles corrections to employee timesheets and calculate labor allocation adjustments as needed.
3. Communicates proactively with managers to ensure timely approval of timesheets and requests for time off.
4. Performs high-volume data entry tasks related to employee leasing commissions, maintenance stipends, and bonuses.
5. Reviews, responds to, and processes wage attachments, such as child support, garnishments, and tax levies, in accordance with relevant state and federal laws.
6. Processes requests related to changes in employee details, including property allocations, title, pay, supervisor, and employment status.
7. Conducts regular reviews of time off records to ensure compliance with company policies.
8. Issues off-cycle checks and ACH payments as necessary, including for terminations.
9. Conducts random audits of timesheets to ensure adherence to company policies.
10. Delivers training and support to managers regarding timesheet assistance and corrections.
11. Update payroll information accurately for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
12. Monitor and maintain state unemployment tax rates, ensuring compliance with current rates through systems like UKG and Equifax.
13. Design and generate various reports and interfaces in UKG Pro People Analytics.
14. Assist with the configuration and maintenance of HR software.

Qualifications:

1. High school degree required, 2-year degree in business related field or demonstrated payroll experience preferred
2. Must be extremely detail-oriented and accurate
3. Proficient at accurate data entry
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Excel
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of detail
7. Basic knowledge of employment law is a plus (minimum wage, overtime, etc.)
8. Experience with enterprise HRIS/Payroll software such as UKG Pro, Workday, ADP, or Ceridian is required
9. Experience with UKG Pro People Analytics (Cognos Analytics) is preferred.

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

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