• Own the bi-weekly payroll administration cycle in Paylocity, submitting accurate payroll inputs to the payroll administration partner and auditing outputs before finalization to ensure accurate and timely payroll • Manage payroll updates for 300+ nonexempt/hourly employees, including timecard corrections, direct deposit updates, compensation changes, and termination pay • Audit payroll registers prior to submission, flag discrepancies, and partner with external partners and People Ops to resolve issues quickly • Maintain and execute a structured U.S. compliance calendar, ensuring all recurring reporting and regulatory deadlines are met • Prepare and coordinate compliance reporting, including EEO-1, CA Pay Data Reports, OSHA 300 logs, and required annual filings • Monitor state and federal legislative changes across ~35 states and communicate implications for payroll, policy, or compliance processes • Partner with Legal on handbook and policy reviews, ensuring updates are implemented and acknowledged appropriately • Coordinate ACA reporting and non-discrimination testing with Benefits partners, ensuring documentation is audit-ready • Review and escalate background checks, oversee quarterly health exclusion checks, and ensure compliance trainings are completed by new hires • Lead the annual Compliance Refresh, driving completion of required policy acknowledgements and training across employees and contractors • Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate, well-documented payroll and compliance records

• Own the bi-weekly payroll administration cycle in Paylocity, submitting accurate payroll inputs to the payroll administration partner and auditing outputs before finalization to ensure accurate and timely payroll • Manage payroll updates for 300+ nonexempt/hourly employees, including timecard corrections, direct deposit updates, compensation changes, and termination pay • Audit payroll registers prior to submission, flag discrepancies, and partner with external partners and People Ops to resolve issues quickly • Maintain and execute a structured U.S. compliance calendar, ensuring all recurring reporting and regulatory deadlines are met • Prepare and coordinate compliance reporting, including EEO-1, CA Pay Data Reports, OSHA 300 logs, and required annual filings • Monitor state and federal legislative changes across ~35 states and communicate implications for payroll, policy, or compliance processes • Partner with Legal on handbook and policy reviews, ensuring updates are implemented and acknowledged appropriately • Coordinate ACA reporting and non-discrimination testing with Benefits partners, ensuring documentation is audit-ready • Review and escalate background checks, oversee quarterly health exclusion checks, and ensure compliance trainings are completed by new hires • Lead the annual Compliance Refresh, driving completion of required policy acknowledgements and training across employees and contractors • Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate, well-documented payroll and compliance records

Role Description Garfield Realty is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing and distribution, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. This is an exceptional opportunity for a meticulous and customer-service driven individual to contribute to our company's overall financial health. - Coordinating and administering all aspects of payroll processing including, but not limited to, data entry, auditing timekeeping records for compliance, and processing changes for new hires, terminations, and benefit deductions. - Maintaining payroll operations by following company procedures and policies; reporting necessary changes to management. - Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions. - Preparing and delivering regular payroll reports to management as required, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports. - Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all financial files and records. - Addressing and resolving employee complaints related to the payroll system. Qualifications - Associate’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent work experience. - At least 3 years of experience in a payroll department performing all payroll functions. - Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements. - Proficiency in payroll software systems, preferably with ADP Workforce Now. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to handle and resolve complex issues with little assistance. - Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential is highly desirable. - Experience working in real estate industry is preferred but not required. Benefits - A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. - Continued learning and growth opportunities through sponsored education and development programs. - A positive and collaborative work environment where your contribution is valued. - Opportunity to work with a diverse team and develop meaningful relationships. Company Description Garfield Realty is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

• Administer payroll for all Spektrix employees (~250), including: • Bi-weekly: US + Canada • Monthly: UK, Australia, Portugal (1 employee) • Manage payroll deductions, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting of employee withholdings • Collaborate with your HR colleagues to ensure payment for employees on leaves of absence (LOA) are calculated and paid accurately, considering any leave scheme payments available both internally and externally. Reconcile payments to ensure compliance. • Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries, monitoring the payroll inbox and relevant Slack channels to provide clear information and resolve issues accurately and timely; deliver exceptional level of service to team members on payroll needs throughout their employment at Spektrix • Ensure all federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax registrations, filings, and regulatory compliance requirements are up to date, updating account information and tracking changes as needed • Collaborate with People and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll setup for all new hires, including verification of payroll information, data entry into payroll systems, application of deductions and benefits, and coordination with cross-functional teams to confirm payroll runs are processed correctly • Administer retirement and pension plans across regions, including US 401(k), UK Pension, Canadian Pension, and Australian Superannuation; collaborate with Finance to ensure timely funding • Produce and deliver cyclical payroll and people data reports • Provide support for audits including research, information gathering, and responding to requests for documentation. • Develop and update payroll-related policies, communications, and employee guidance materials. • Manage ad hoc projects and special payroll-related initiatives as assigned