Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Salary Range:$65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Position Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Department: Human Resources

Location: Remote

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Installation Made Easy (“IME”) provides software and process management that enable retailers and contractors to offer installed home improvements to homeowners in a convenient, consistent, and affordable manner. IME senior management has over 100 years of retail management and home improvement industry experience. 

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is crucial for ensuring the accurate processing of payroll, maintaining employee benefits programs, and providing exceptional support to our staff regarding payroll and benefit inquiries.

An ideal candidate for this role understands the necessity of confidentiality and maintaining the reputation of the HR organization as a trusted department within the company. Additionally, this person should be organized and detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of payroll systems, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The candidate must be able to work independently in a remote environment. 

Essential Functions:

• Own the payroll process, which includes being present for each payroll run
• Prepare, review and process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries promptly
• Maintain accurate employee records, including deductions, taxes, benefits and supplemental items
• Maintain and update payroll and benefits processes and policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees for payroll or benefits questions and changes
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants and employees, recognizing and escalating complex and/or sensitive matters appropriately
• Compile and prepare various payroll and benefits reports, including registers and summaries
• Lead the open enrollment process, including creating cost analyses to present to executive management, providing recommendations, and hosting enrollment meetings
• Prepare, review and submit annual reports (W-2's, 1099's, etc)
• Conduct periodic internal audits of payroll and benefits data and rectify discrepancies
• Prepare support for external annual audits related to payroll and benefits
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and changes to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field experience required
• 2+ years’ experience with payroll and benefits
• Foundational knowledge of payroll and employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency with ADP or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and talent management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

Benefits to working with IME:

• 100% remote work environment
• Employer provided equipment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• oHealth savings plan includes employer contribution to health savings account.
• Medical and dental flexible spending accounts
• Company paid basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401K plan with employer match
• oCompany matches 100% of the first 4% of salary deferrals.
• oAll contributions, including employer contributions, are 100% vested immediately.
• Employee discount program for Electronics, Groceries, Travel, Entertainment, and more
• Employee assistance program
• Pay on demand.
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, group accident, and legal insurance
• Paid time off.
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace.

The Job Description is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job, nor is it intended to limit opportunities for necessary modifications. The Job Description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind