Payroll Coordinator

Lower, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation structure

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & disability

401(k) & wellness program

Employee mortgage discount

Job summary

Lower, LLC is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in Columbus, OH to support semi-monthly payroll processing for multi-state employees, including commissions, bonuses, and overtime. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and collaboration with HR and managers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a path to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and deadlines.
• Personal accountability, integrity and ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll team with processing semi-monthly payroll including multi-state and various pay types (commission, bonus, overtime).
• Input and maintain employee information for payroll processing.
• Monitor Payroll email and respond to routine questions.
• Assist employees and managers with timesheet corrections.
• Assist with tax setup in new states for unemployment and withholding.
• Other payroll duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Accountability & integrity

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We believe homeownership is one of the most powerful ways people can build long-term wealth. Our mission at Lower is to make that path simpler, more accessible, and more connected.

We're building a one-stop shop homeownership platform that brings together real estate, mortgage lending, technology, and local expertise. Through Lower’s direct-to-consumer lending business, our nationwide retail branches, and our real estate platform Movoto, we meet people wherever they are in the homeownership journey.

We innovate through technology, but human expertise is what sets us apart. Our approach combines a seamless online experience with experienced people. Whether someone wants to handle most of the process online or work directly with a local loan officer or real estate agent, we're building a platform that gives them the tools, expertise, and support to move forward with confidence.

As a Payroll Coordinator, you'll be assisting with processing semi-monthly payroll, tax coordination, troubleshooting payroll related issues, and reporting.

What You'll Do:

• Assist Payroll team with processing semi-monthly payroll including multi-state and various pay types of compensation including commission, bonus and overtime.
• Input and maintain employee information necessary for processing payroll.
• Monitors the Payroll email inbox and quickly responds to routine payroll related questions with accurate, thorough and helpful answers.
• Assist employees and managers with processing of timesheet corrections.
• Assists with the tax set-up in new states for unemployment and withholding.
• Other miscellaneous payroll duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to work well with employees as well as managers.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of personal accountability, integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office Excel.

What You'll Get

• Competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k)
• Corporate wellness program
• Employee discount on home mortgage purchases and refinances

Where You'll Work

• Join us at our Columbus HQ at 711 N High Street - right in the heart of the Short North district.

Lower provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.