State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203
Overview
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-state employee population. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining data integrity in Workday. The Payroll Specialist will collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to resolve issues, streamline processes, and support audits and year-end activities.
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly and biweekly payrolls in Workday for 3,000+ hourly, salaried, and part-time employees
Ensure accurate calculations of wages, overtime, bonuses, taxes, and benefit deductions
Maintain and audit payroll data for new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, benefits, taxes, and garnishments
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while maintaining data integrity
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate post-processing audit reports
Partner with ADP tax filing service to reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation, distribution, and reconciliation
Assist with Workday payroll configuration, testing, updates, and process improvements
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Benefits to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
Stay current with state and federal wage and hour laws; recommend payroll best practices
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly and professionally to employee inquiries
Assist with compliance audits, including Worker’s Compensation and 401(k)
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent payroll experience
2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Time Tracking strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax compliance
Familiarity with California wage and hour laws a plus
Proficiency in Excel (reporting, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
APA membership and CPP or FPC certification a plus
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
Job ID JR105295