Payroll, Benefits & Leaves Analyst - Blanton Turner

B-T Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Blanton Turner, we manage buildings, but our real work is about people. We believe great properties don’t happen by accident; they’re built by teams who feel trusted, supported, and genuinely cared for. We’re a Seattle-based property management company with a diverse portfolio that includes high-rise apartments, multifamily communities, student housing, commercial spaces, and boutique properties across the Pacific Northwest, but what really sets us apart isn’t what we manage, it’s how we do it. With roughly 200 team members, we’ve built a culture rooted in relationships, accountability, and showing up as our real selves. We value authenticity over corporate polish, practical solutions over buzzwords, and leaders who listen as much as they lead. Being named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” matters to us, not as a badge, but as confirmation that investing in people works. We’re excited to welcome a Payroll, Benefits & Leaves Analyst who shares that mindset; someone who believes HR can be strategic and human, structured and flexible, and who wants to help shape a workplace where people can do great work and enjoy doing it. This role blends big-picture business thinking with hands-on leadership. You will support the HR team and foster relations with senior leadership, to ensure our people practices support both our employees and our business goals while keeping our culture collaborative, practical, and human. Learn more about Blanton Turner here: www.blantonturner.com At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal , BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of “Fun People” who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It’s all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you’ll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful. The Payroll, Benefits & Leaves Analyst is responsible for owning and executing all semi-monthly payroll cycles, benefits administration, and leave coordination processes with a high degree of accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. This role serves as the subject matter expert in Paylocity and ensures payroll, wage compliance, and benefits administration practices align with Washington and Oregon employment laws. This position requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional who takes full ownership of payroll operations, conducts monthly audits, proactively identifies compliance risks, and continuously improves processes for efficiency and scalability. The Payroll, Benefits & Leaves Analyst partners closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate compensation practices and seamless employee support.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive payroll experience with mid-size company
High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll (Washington and Oregon preferred).
Strong working knowledge of wage and hour laws in WA and OR.
Proven expertise in Paylocity (configuration, reporting, troubleshooting).
Experience administering benefits and managing carrier billing reconciliation.
Experience coordinating leave administration under FMLA/OFLA/PFML is preferred.
Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in payroll reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Own and process all semi-monthly payroll cycles with accuracy and timeliness.
Partner with finance team to ensure payroll funding is seamless.
Review final paychecks for compliance with state timelines and PTO payout requirements.
Conduct pre-processing payroll audit checklist prior to final submission.
Review timesheets, PTO approvals, bonuses, and pay changes to ensure correct compensation.
Confirm new hires, terminations, status changes, and pay adjustments are correctly entered in Paylocity.
Manage retroactive pay, final paychecks, garnishments, and multi-state allocations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions with professionalism and timely responsiveness.
Support employees understanding with pay timing, deductions, and adjustments.
Ensure payroll practices comply with Washington and Oregon wage and hour laws.
Monitor overtime, final pay requirements, leave pay, and pay transparency compliance.
Review exempt/non-exempt classifications for potential compliance issues.
Conduct routine audits to identify and correct potential compliance gaps
Audit PTO accrual balances, benefit billing and financial reports.
Maintain documented payroll audit checklist and findings.
Support leadership teams in property budgeting and accuracy in relation to Payroll processing
Ownership of benefits enrollment process
Support employees through enrollments, qualifying life events, and transitions.
Partner with management, brokers and vendors to resolve issues.
Lead open enrollment communication with employees
Coordinate and track employee leaves, including FMLA, OFLA, and WA Paid Family & Medical Leave.
Support employees navigating medical, parental, or personal leave with clarity and empathy.
Maintain compliant documentation and reporting
Other Projects as Assigned