On-Site Payroll & Data Coordinator - Entry Level

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Palmer Group in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll administration, onboarding, and data maintenance. This role offers hands-on experience with payroll processes, compliance, reporting, and business operations, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, discretion with sensitive information, and effective communication within a team, with on-site work as noted.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Business, Accounting, HR or related field preferred.
• Experience in admin, customer service, or payroll is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS or payroll systems is desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit employee records in payroll and HR systems.
• Support onboarding, employment changes, compensation updates, and offboarding.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll and employee data inquiries from employees and managers.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and records management.

Skills

Excel

Payroll systems

HRIS

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business/Accounting/HR

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Palmer Group in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll administration, onboarding, and data maintenance. This role offers hands-on experience with payroll processes, compliance, reporting, and business operations, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, discretion with sensitive information, and effective communication within a team, with on-site work as noted.