HR Operations Specialist: Payroll, Onboarding & Benefits

Cottingham & Butler; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

FSA/HSA

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

PTO/Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Maternity/Parental leave

Job summary

Cottingham & Butler is seeking an HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Iowa. The role focuses on payroll administration, onboarding, benefits and HR systems, delivering accurate, compliant processes and a positive employee experience.

You will manage payroll, employee data, and benefits enrollment, while supporting leave administration and HR projects. Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll administration and HR operations.
• Experience with onboarding, benefits enrollment, and leave administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Audit payroll and workforce data for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee records and support HR system administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Cottingham & Butler is seeking an HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Iowa. The role focuses on payroll administration, onboarding, benefits and HR systems, delivering accurate, compliant processes and a positive employee experience.

You will manage payroll, employee data, and benefits enrollment, while supporting leave administration and HR projects. Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation are essential to succeed in this role.