Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist | Full-Time, Hybrid

MSP Real Estate | West Allis, WI

Salary: up to $65,000 annually

MSP Real Estate is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join it's Milwaukee-based team. MSP offers competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and the tools and resources to achieve professional and personal growth. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting employees with payroll questions and assists with additional projects and duties.

MSP Real Estate/Heritage Senior Living is an ever growing company that provides development, construction and management of over 1600 units of affordable housing as well as 2500 units of senior housing, all located within Wisconsin. This makes MSP/Heritage one of the leading developers and managers of affordable and senior housing providers in the state. Join our 850 current employees in our continued growth and goals to be the employer ofchoice in our chosen field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and process 800+ person payroll using Paycom software
• Compiling data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and 401(k) deductions
• Polling electronic timesheets and reviewing the downloaded information for completeness and accuracy; identify and resolve discrepancies related to payroll
• Processing bi-weekly transfer of payroll data to payroll system
• Work with leadership to ensure accurate pay of employees
• Work with leadership to ensure accurate pay of employees
• Contacting various employees and/or leadership for any missing information
• Research employee questions concerning paychecks and payroll in general
• Pulling payroll reports from Paycom
• Develop policies and procedures with accounting and human resources for key payroll processes; collaborate with accounting and human resources
• Assist with additional projects and duties as needed
• All other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree; preferred
• Previous payroll experience; preferred
• Experience with HCM software or Paycom software; preferred
• Strong computer aptitude, intermediate with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Problem Solving: identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gather and analyze information
• Interpersonal Skills: ability to communicate orally and in writing and manage well at all levels of the company
• Judgement: display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgement; and make timely decisions
• Planning and Organization: prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and develop realistic action plans

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Frequently required to talk or listen. The ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and other employees is crucial. Regular use of email, telephone, and videoconferencing is essential. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or review documents.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time, sitting for extended periods and extensive work at a computer is common, occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Must occasionally move boxes, office equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Flexible hybrid remote scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount program

MSP Real Estate / Heritage Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. The Company is committed to promoting a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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