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Payroll Director

There's more to Morgan Group than our 65+ multi family properties. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Morgan Group, it's about the people who work for Morgan, our residents, our construction team, and adhering to our key values that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering full-time employees a variety of benefits including :

Advancement opportunities

Training

Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose & Dependent Care)

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off plans including :

Vacation

Sick

Floating Holiday

Bereavement Leave

Holiday Schedule

Referral Bonus Program

Annual Bonus Program

The Morgan Group provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn about the multi-family industry and to grow in your career you never thought possible. Whether you are interested in Property management, maintenance, construction, or development, at Morgan, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

Oversee and process biweekly payroll for approximately 700 employees across 70+ entities using UKG.

Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.

Administer employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.

Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, audits, and issue resolution.

Tax & Compliance

Reconcile payroll taxes by state per pay period, quarterly, and annually.

Ensure timely filing and payment of payroll tax liabilities.

Partner with external agencies and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance.

Accounting Integration

Prepare and distribute payroll journal entries for all 70+ property general ledgers.

Provide detailed payroll reports and cash requirements for each entity.

Collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate GL coding, funding, and reporting.

System Management & Process Improvement

Manage and optimize the UKG payroll system, ensuring accurate data integration with HRIS and accounting platforms.

Evaluate and streamline processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Maintain documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls.

Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise and mentor payroll staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Property Management and Construction teams to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

7+ years of payroll experience, including 3+ years in multi-entity and multi-state operations.

Strong knowledge of UKG payroll systems required.

Experience in the multifamily or real estate industry strongly preferred.

Exceptional analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills and strong strategic thinking skills.