Payroll Specialist

Palmer Companies, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

PTO

Job summary

Palmer Companies, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, maintain accurate employee records, and support daily HR operations with discretion and integrity.

You will handle onboarding, benefits administration, recruiting activities, and HRIS data while delivering exceptional service to employees and vendors in an on-site, collaborative environment. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and able to foster positive working relationships within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Payroll administration

HR operations support

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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

Benefits Overview

• ESOP

• 401K

• PTO