Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.
With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.
What We Value: Our Culture
Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.
At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.
Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.
Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:
- Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes
- Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement
- Enthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
- Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
- Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners
Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
Why This Role Is Valuable
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our organization. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations and ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 2,000 employees. This role requires strong knowledge and experience in payroll management, as well as expertise in utilizing Workday software. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-state payrolls, a deep understanding of payroll regulations and compliance, and the ability to optimize payroll processes through effective use of technology.
How You Add Value
Payroll Operations:
Process payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and timekeeping information for its accuracy.
Process termination, relocation and other special payrolls in keeping with company policies, federal, state and local regulations.
Review and reconcile payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies or errors.
Conduct investigation into potential errors and plan administration issues, including appropriate documentation and recommendations on necessary actions to resolve.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate payroll data and resolve payroll-related inquiries.
Notify the Treasury team of wire funding needed for payroll and provide reports of upcoming payroll amounts for cash flow management.
Liaison with third party processing company for timely and accurate filing, payment and reconciliation of all agencies required reporting.
Subject matter experts and point of contact for timekeeping, tax, garnishment, payroll and time off program questions for employees and managers.
Provide a consistent, high level of customer service and escalate as needed to seek resolution.
Workday Payroll Management:
Serve as the subject matter expert on Workday payroll and timekeeping and functionality.
Utilize Workday to manage payroll processes, including payroll setup, data entry, and payroll calculations.
Collaborate with HR technology team to modify and test any system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades related to payroll processing.
Troubleshoot system issues, provide end-user support, and coordinate with Workday, ADP and PEO (Insperity) support teams as needed.
Compliance and Reporting:
Stay up to date on payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely filing of payroll-related reports and tax filings.
Prepare and distribute employee payroll statements and reports, such as earnings summaries, tax forms, and year-end documentation.
Coordinate with auditors and respond to payroll-related audit inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information and adhere to data privacy and security standards.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
Implement best practices and standardized procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in payroll operations.
Continuously monitor and evaluate payroll practices and systems, recommending improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.
Continuously creating and updating SOP.
What You Bring To The Role
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of multi-state payroll and tax experience
Minimum of 1 year experience in WorkDay Timekeeping and Payroll highly preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience in ADP Smart Compliance highly preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including team members, management, external parties
Highly proficient with Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, Formulas), PowerPoint, and Word
Self-motivated with the ability to excel and be flexible in fast-paced, ever-changing environments
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment, wage & hour, and labor laws
Preferred:
Experience working in shared service environment or with outsourced service providers
Experience in Workday, ADP and PEO platforms
Certified Payroll Professional
Base Compensation Range:
$90,000.00 To $115,000.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.
Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.
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Perks for You
- Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
- Work-life balance offerings include:
- Hybrid Work Policy
- Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time
- Summer Fridays
- Work From Anywhere Month
- In-house and external learning & development opportunities
- Generous health insurance and wellness benefits
EEO Statement
Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]
