Payroll Specialist

Palmer Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Palmer Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Des Moines-based team. You will process payroll, maintain accurate records, and support daily HR operations with a focus on confidentiality and data integrity.

You will assist with onboarding, benefits administration, recruitment activities, and HRIS data management while delivering excellent service to employees and vendors in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll administration and/or HR experience.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll records and process payroll with confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support for HR operations and HRIS data management.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits administration, recruitment activities, and related HR tasks.
• Deliver high-quality service to employees and vendors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Foster positive working relationships through teamwork and respect for coworkers.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll, maintaining accurate employee records, and supporting daily Human Resources operations while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality and data integrity. This role assists with onboarding, benefits administration, recruitment activities, and HRIS record management, while providing exceptional customer service to employees and vendors. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and committed to fostering positive working relationships in a collaborative team environment.

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Maintain accurate payroll records and process payroll while ensuring confidentiality and record integrity
• Provide administrative support for HR operations, including maintaining employee records, personnel documentation, and HRIS data
• Assist with recruitment activities, including career fairs, job fairs, and new employee onboarding
• Support employee benefit administration and provide prompt, courteous service to employees and vendors
• Demonstrate integrity, maintain confidentiality, and foster positive working relationships through teamwork and respect for coworkers

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 3+ years of payroll administration and/or HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred
• Strong written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills