Payroll Support Coordinator (45962)

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Palmer Group in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll administration, onboarding, and data maintenance. This role offers hands-on experience with payroll processes, compliance, reporting, and business operations, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, discretion with sensitive information, and effective communication within a team, with on-site work as noted.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Business, Accounting, HR or related field preferred.
• Experience in admin, customer service, or payroll is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS or payroll systems is desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit employee records in payroll and HR systems.
• Support onboarding, employment changes, compensation updates, and offboarding.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll and employee data inquiries from employees and managers.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and records management.

Skills

Excel

Payroll systems

HRIS

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Posted: 08/16/2026

Accounting

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our client's team and support day-to-day payroll administration activities. This entry-level opportunity offers comprehensive training and hands-on exposure to payroll processes, compliance, reporting, employee data administration, and business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments to ensure employee records and payroll information remain accurate and up to date while developing valuable payroll and HR expertise. In addition to a collaborative team environment with mentorship and support, this role provides a clear path for professional growth and advancement within the payroll field.

Work Model

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Manage and maintain employee records within payroll and HR systems
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes, compensation updates, and offboarding
• Audit and validate payroll-related data, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers by addressing payroll and employee data inquiries
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting requirements, and records management processes
• Prepare recurring reports and provide data support for operational and compliance needs
• Handle sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure payroll information is processed accurately and on schedule
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to special projects
• Provide general payroll and administrative support and perform additional duties as assigned

Will Need to Be Successful:

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and experience in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Previous administrative, customer service, office support, accounting, banking, HR, or payroll experience preferred but not required
• Recent graduates and candidates interested in building a career in payroll are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with payroll, HRIS, or other business systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Customer-service mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

Palmer Group

• 3737 Woodland Ave., Suite 200 West Des Moines IA 50266
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