Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll, commissions, or finance operations., At least 2 years of experience in the mortgage industry, preferably on the broker side., Strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets and general ledger reconciliation., High attention to detail and integrity when handling sensitive data..

Key responsibilities:

Process bi-weekly payroll and commissions using Rippling for loan officers and support staff.

Ensure payroll accuracy by reconciling against loan funding reports and maintaining records.

Coordinate benefits, deductions, and tax withholdings, and support audits and reporting.

Assist with payroll-related projects and ensure compliance with mortgage industry regulations.

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll & Finance team. This team ensures accurate, compliant payroll and commissions, manages benefits and taxes across multiple states, and supports audits, reporting, and cross-functional projects.

Health Insurance/HMO
Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
Diverse learning & growth opportunities
Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
Above standard leaves

Process bi-weekly salary and commission payroll in Rippling for loan officers (W-2 and 1099) and support staff
Calculate and verify loan officer splits, comp plans, tiered bonuses, and overrides based on Arive loan funding reports
Ensure payroll accuracy by reconciling against closed loan data in Arive
Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and reconciliations for leadership and audit purposes
Ensure correct application of benefits, garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings
Register the company in new states for payroll tax and unemployment purposes as needed
Coordinate 401(k) contributions, loan repayments, and benefits deductions with external providers
Support and resolve payroll tax issues in coordination with accounting partners
Assist in audits, reporting, and general ledger reconciliations
Partner with People on compensation adjustments, bonuses, and payroll compliance
Support other People Ops or Finance-related projects as assigned

3+ years of payroll, commissions, or finance operations experience
2+ years of experience in the mortgage industry (preferably broker-side)
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and general ledger reconciliation experience
High attention to detail and integrity when handling sensitive data
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Familiarity with mortgage loan officer compensation structures
Understanding of LO licensing, compensation disclosure rules, and CD funding practices
Hands-on experience with Rippling (or similar payroll platforms); Arive LOS proficiency preferred

Required profile