On-Site Payroll Specialist - Training & Growth Path

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll administration and employee data management. You will gain hands-on exposure to payroll processes, compliance, reporting, and HR data, while working within a mentorship-driven team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with internal departments to ensure timely payroll processing and ongoing professional growth in the payroll field.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Business, Accounting, HR, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Recent grads and those starting a payroll career are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee records in payroll and HR systems.
• Assist with onboarding, changes, and offboarding processes.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports for compliance and operations.
• Answer payroll inquiries from employees and managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Payroll knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

Job description

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll administration and employee data management. You will gain hands-on exposure to payroll processes, compliance, reporting, and HR data, while working within a mentorship-driven team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with internal departments to ensure timely payroll processing and ongoing professional growth in the payroll field.