Payroll Processor

We are seeking a detail-driven Payroll Processor with 2–4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience to manage end-to-end payroll execution. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who has owned payroll cycles in ADP, Workday, or UKG and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This position partners with HR, Finance, and operational leaders and contributes to strengthening payroll processes and controls.

We prefer a local candidate, or at least be within a few-hour driving distance to Des Moines, IA to be onsite if needed but this position can be mostly remote.

Hourly wage range: $26.44-28.84

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.

Benefits include:

-PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice

-401(k) match

-Life insurance

-Short-term disability

-Health, dental and vision insurance

-Maternity/paternity leave

-Health savings account (HSA)

-Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent
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Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
Execute full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees using UKG Pro

Process payroll adjustments including retro pay, off-cycle runs, bonuses, and terminations

Validate time and attendance data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close

Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings

Configure, maintain, and audit multi-state payroll tax setups to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

Set up and maintain state-specific tax codes, reciprocity rules, and local jurisdiction taxes within payroll systems

Monitor employee work location changes and apply correct tax withholdings based on nexus, residency, and sourcing rules

Audit payroll registers and reconcile payroll reports each cycle

Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and timely payroll changes

Respond to employee payroll questions with a focus on accuracy and service

Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows

Support implementation of payroll timelines and controls

Track payroll adjustments and trends

Required Skills and Experience
2–4 years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience

Direct experience owning and running payroll in ADP, Workday, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), or similar systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office applications

Experience supporting regular payroll cycles (weekly, bi-weekly)

Strong understanding of wage and hour rules and payroll compliance

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local taxation

Strong understanding of HR best practices

High attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG Pro and Workforce Dimensions

Experience with ticketing system software

Proficiency with HRIS configurations relating to payroll

Experience working in a remote environment 

Physical Requirements
Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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