Payroll Processor

Ankeny, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-driven Payroll Processor with 24 years of hands-on payroll processing experience to manage end-to-end payroll execution. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who has owned payroll cycles in ADP Workday or UKG and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

This position is hybrid but MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DES MOINES IA area to go into the Ankeny IA office as needed.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members and this is one way we can show it.

Benefits include:

-PTO holiday pay and holiday of choice

-401(k) match

-Life insurance

-Short-term disability

-Health dental and vision insurance

-Maternity/paternity leave

-Health savings account (HSA)

-Flex spending accounts (FSA) health and dependent

Position Responsibilities may include but not limited to

Execute full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees using UKG Pro
Process payroll adjustments including retro pay off-cycle runs bonuses and terminations
Validate time and attendance data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close
Administer payroll deductions garnishments and tax withholdings
Configure maintain and audit multi-state payroll tax setups to ensure compliance with federal state and local tax regulations.
Set up and maintain state-specific tax codes reciprocity rules and local jurisdiction taxes within payroll systems.
Monitor employee work location changes and apply correct tax withholdings based on nexus residency and sourcing rules
Audit payroll registers and reconcile payroll reports each cycle
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and timely payroll changes
Respond to employee payroll questions with a focus on accuracy and service

Required Skills and Experience

24 years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience
Direct experience owning and running payroll in ADP Workday UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) or similar systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office applications
Experience supporting regular payroll cycles (weekly bi-weekly)
Strong understanding of wage and hour rules and payroll compliance
Strong understanding of federal state and local taxation
Strong understanding of HR best practices
High attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG Pro and Workforce Dimensions
Experience with ticketing system software
Proficiency with HRIS configurations relating to payroll
Experience working in a remote environment

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motions that include the wrists hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.