Payroll Specialist — Precision & Flex Schedule

Heritage Building Maintenance; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays after 90 days

PTO accrual

Job summary

Heritage Building Maintenance in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Payroll Specialist. This exempt role processes biweekly payroll through Rippling, manages time reports, and ensures accuracy and deadlines.

You will administer garnishments, bonuses, benefits, and employee data across multiple systems, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws while supporting HR initiatives. The right candidate combines precision with strong communication and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience required; Rippling or similar HRIS/payroll platform preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of accurate data entry.
• Ability to self-manage workload, prioritize deadlines, and deliver results within tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time through the Rippling platform.
• Review, validate, and reconcile time and attendance reports; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter and maintain employee data across multiple platforms with zero tolerance for error.
• Administer payroll items including garnishments, bonuses, commissions, mileage reimbursements, and other approved payments or deductions.
• Manage benefits-related payroll functions, ensuring accurate deductions and enrollment data.
• Create and maintain tracking spreadsheets for hours, payments, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain payroll records and support HR recordkeeping functions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and all applicable federal and state payroll regulations.
• Partner with HR and management to identify and implement process improvements.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Self-management

Multiplatform proficiency

English communication

Spanish language skills

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rippling

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Heritage Building Maintenance in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Payroll Specialist. This exempt role processes biweekly payroll through Rippling, manages time reports, and ensures accuracy and deadlines.

You will administer garnishments, bonuses, benefits, and employee data across multiple systems, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws while supporting HR initiatives. The right candidate combines precision with strong communication and the ability to work