Payroll Coordinator

New Opportunity Alert! Be a Key Player in Our Growing Payroll Team! Location: On-site in Ankeny, IA We're expanding, and we need YOU to help shape our future! We're looking for a Payroll Coordinator to join our HR team in Ankeny, IA . This is a staff addition role to our expanding team - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and wants to make an immediate impact. If you love HR, payroll, and people , this is your chance to take on a challenging yet rewarding career with an employee-owned company that values your skills and growth. What You'll Do Be a go-to resource for payroll inquiries, supporting employees at all levels. Assist in payroll processing, time tracking, applying specialized union rules and company policies. Conduct quality checks and variance analysis. Process Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and certified payroll reporting. Help drive key payroll initiatives, including system integration analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Support enterprise-wide payroll communication, including internal messaging, providing training and representing the team in operational meetings. Partner with Team Leader and other stakeholders to exceed the needs of the business in terms of offering the most accurate, efficient and effective payroll solutions. Be part of an amazing team with high hopes, goals and desires to be the best in class at what we do. Provide top-notch payroll administrative support—because the details matter! What We're Looking For A two-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in HR and/or payroll. Payroll certification is preferred or must pursue within 12 months of employment. Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and HRIS/HCM systems (bonus points for ADP Workforce Now experience). Strong knowledge of HR and payroll policies, best practices, and wage/hour compliance. Knowledge of union/collective bargained payroll, job costing and other construction-related concepts preferred. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Must be a highly collaborative individual used to working in a dynamic team environment under deadlines and defined processing schedules. Process improvement and detail oriented, don't be afraid to tell us your ideas! Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data with discretion. Why Join Us Career Growth: Be part of a growing company where your role and input truly matters. Impact: Play a key role in supporting our team, advancing company culture and earning a sense of accomplishment. Work Environment: Collaborative, engaging, and supportive. Challenging: Consistently pushed to grow, problem solve, and collaborate. Learning and Development: Supporting opportunities for skill development, training and professional growth are common at Baker Group, including Payroll Congress, local SHRM conferences, ADP user conferences, and others. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Because we believe in rewarding great work! Ready to take your Payroll expertise to the next level? Apply today and be part of something great! Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Group