Payroll Administrator

Independent Management Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Personal Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Job summary

Independent Management Services, a Michigan-based property management firm, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to handle biweekly payroll processing for 500+ employees and manage payroll costs across 100+ locations. The role requires proficiency with Paycom, RealPage Financial Suite, and Excel, plus strong confidentiality and organizational skills.

The candidate will process hires, terminations, and I-9s, conduct payroll reconciliations, and support HRIS/payroll software maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in payroll processing.
• Familiarity with payroll taxes.
• Experience with payroll software Paycom, RealPage, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer biweekly payroll processing for 500+ employees.
• Utilize strong bookkeeping skills to manage payroll costs for 100+ locations.
• Conduct general ledger reporting and perform payroll reconciliations.
• 401k benefits maintenance, reporting, and contribution uploads.
• Process new hires, terminations, and audit I-9s, among other HRIS/payroll software maintenance.
• Review and timely process garnishments and verifications of employment.
• Oversee benefits administration including processing for multi-line employee benefits plan.
• Address questions and provide guidance on internal employment practices and policies.
• Support management and payroll staff in various payroll / HRIS / Paycom-related tasks.
• Provide ad hoc support for accounting and human resources.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Paycom

RealPage Financial Suite

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CARSWELL GROUP - FENTON, MI 48430

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Founded in 1989, Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of multifamily housing developments. Headquartered in Fenton, Michigan, IMS employs over 500 employees in 12 states. We are looking for a qualified candidate to join our team in Fenton as a Payroll Administrator with basic payroll training preferred.

Job Duties

• Administer biweekly payroll processing for 500+ employees.
• Utilize strong bookkeeping skills to manage payroll costs for 100+ locations.
• Conduct general ledger reporting and perform payroll reconciliations.
• 401k benefits maintenance, reporting, and contribution uploads.
• Process new hires, terminations, and audit I-9s, among other HRIS/payroll software maintenance.
• Review and timely process garnishments and verifications of employment.
• Oversee benefits administration including processing for multi-line employee benefits plan.
• Address questions and provide guidance on internal employment practices and policies.
• Support management and payroll staff in various payroll / HRIS / Paycom-related tasks.
• Provide ad hoc support for accounting and human resources.

Qualifications

• Proficient in payroll processing.
• General understanding of employee and employer payroll taxes.
• Familiarity with general bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Paycom, RealPage Financial Suite, and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work in a relaxed corporate environment.
• Essential computer skills including word processing and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrates the utmost level of confidentiality.

Benefits

We offer a competitive wage plus benefits, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Short-term, Life & ID Theft Insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match contribution.
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Among other benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Employer and do not discriminate regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm.