Payroll Benefits Administrator

The Reserves Network; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

PTO

Employee ownership

Job summary

The Reserves Network in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to own payroll for 250+ employees and assist with broader HR tasks in a 100% onsite, direct-hire role. You’ll manage multiple payroll cycles, support benefits, HRIS data entry, and employee inquiries while collaborating with a hands-on HR team; travel to nearby sites may be required.

Strong knowledge of payroll systems (UKG preferred) and high attention to confidentiality are essential in this employee-owned

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll for large hourly and salaried staff.
• Strong knowledge of modern HRIS/payroll systems.
• Experience with UKG is a strong plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 250+ employees across multiple cycles.
• Support benefits processing and answer employee questions.
• Maintain HR files and assist with HR administrative tasks.
• Assist with recruiting and community engagement as needed.
• Support HRIS data entry and system implementations.
• Occasionally travel to other local locations.

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Administrator | Employee Owned Company | Up to $70,000 - Base | Direct Hire

Local Des Moines Area Candidates Only OR Candidates Able to Relocate Independently

Sponsorship/Work Authorization Not Offered

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 100% onsite

Join a well-established, employee-owned organization in the Des Moines metro as they look to hire a Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning payroll responsibilities while also supporting broader HR functions in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who values stability, enjoys working closely with employees, and wants to be part of a collaborative HR team. The company offers a casual, approachable culture and strong employee-ownership benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Process payroll for approximately over 250+ employees, with the majority being hourly employees
• Manage multiple payroll cycles, including weekly hourly payroll and semi-monthly salaried payroll
• Process bonuses, additional earnings, and other ad hoc payroll items
• Support the benefits process and respond to employee questions
• Maintain employee files and assist with general HR administrative needs
• Assist with recruiting and community engagement initiatives as needed
• Support HRIS data entry, employee file uploads, and system implementation activities
• Serve as a backup for other HR administrative functions
• Occasionally travel to other local locations within the area

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with multiple payroll cycles
• Strong working knowledge of modern HRIS/payroll systems
• UKG experience is a strong plus, but not required
• Experience supporting hourly or high-volume employee populations
• Manufacturing, construction, or industrial workforce experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee-owned organization with full benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401-K w/Match, PTO
• Casual, jeans-and-T-shirt work environment
• Hands‑on, approachable leadership team
• Opportunity to support a major HRIS transition and gain additional systems experience
• Collaborative HR team with exposure to payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, and HR operations