About Common
Common is the nation’s leading community-driven property manager, improving city living across 5 cities and for over 600 members. Using our signature approach to perfecting the modern rental experience, Common designs and operates coliving and traditional apartments in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Common’s hands-on, end-to-end property management and technology offering allows us to deliver unparalleled services that address the actual needs of today’s renter while providing significantly above-market returns for our real estate partners. This makes us the preferred choice for city-dwelling adults looking for a stress-free and all-inclusive living environment.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Common’s team. We challenge ourselves every day not just to think about ways to make city living better, but to activate those ideas in meaningful ways. Our team is comprised of real estate professionals, designers, engineers, salespeople, marketers, client service representatives, and so much more. We work collaboratively, value self-startership, and embrace a “whatever it takes” mentality to ensure our work is done and done well.

Common was founded by General Assembly co-founder Brad Hargreaves and has raised over $65MM in venture funding.

About the Role
We are looking for a Payroll + Benefits Specialist who will be responsible for maintaining, processing and operating Common’s payroll + benefits function.  This includes bi-weekly payroll runs, benefits administration, HRIS management, commission payments, bonuses, 401k administration and managing non-exempt timesheets.  This position will be the first in-house payroll + benefits function at Common and will assist in implementing a variety of payroll practices and changes which will help the Company scale. A successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and will ensure compliance with IRS, DOL, federal, state, and local regulations with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
 

What You Will Be Doing
You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll and benefits administration.  Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Review + run bi-weekly payroll for all employees (exempt and non-exempt) including any bonuses/commissions, salary adjustments, and other payroll changes
• Maintain our HRIS by updating data from various sources including new hire data, employee changes, promotions and terminations
• Ensure all bonuses and commissions are accurate and on-time for various departments and paid in accordance with relevant compensation plans
• Be the main point of contact for all benefits and payroll related questions
• Work with People Operations and Finance to develop processes and ad-hoc reporting requests
• Provide monthly analysis and report on people + payroll related metrics
• Open new SUI and tax accounts as we open in new jurisdictions
• Assist with compliance by setting up new pay and compliance rules in our payroll system
• Work closely with our 401k provider to ensure proper compliance and reporting is completed in a timely manner
• Assist with Open Enrollment communication and rollout on an annual basis
• Assist People Operations with additional projects and responsibilities on an as needed basis 

What You Have

• BA/BS Degree
• A scrappy and resourceful problem-solving mindset
• A team player with a “can do” attitude
• Exceptionally high level of attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse employee base
• The desire to learn, develop existing skill set, and take on more responsibility
• Understanding of US labor and payroll law, tax and compliance, federal and state regulations, and filing and compliance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of judgment and discretion in handling confidential information

Additional Nice to Haves

• Experience working with UltiPro (Ultimate Systems)
• Familiarity with Google Drive
• Working knowledge of employee benefits + 401K
• Experience working with non-exempt employees
• Experience in working for multi-jurisdictional employer

What We Offer

Common offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, STD/LTD Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Transit Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401K. Additional benefits such as paid vacation, paid sick time, weekly team lunches, office snacks, flexible working hours and more are also available.

We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.