Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Administrator | Employee Owned Compan y | Up to $70,000 - Base | Direct Hire

Location: Des Moines, IA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 100% onsite

Join a well-established, employee-owned organization in the Des Moines metro as they look to hire a Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning payroll responsibilities while also supporting broader HR functions in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who values stability, enjoys working closely with employees, and wants to be part of a collaborative HR team. The company offers a casual, approachable culture and strong employee-ownership benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Process payroll for approximately over 250+ employees, with the majority being hourly employees
• Manage multiple payroll cycles, including weekly hourly payroll and semi-monthly salaried payroll
• Process bonuses, additional earnings, and other ad hoc payroll items
• Support the benefits process and respond to employee questions
• Maintain employee files and assist with general HR administrative needs
• Assist with recruiting and community engagement initiatives as needed
• Support HRIS data entry, employee file uploads, and system implementation activities
• Serve as a backup for other HR administrative functions
• Provide responsive, support to employees across departments
• Occasionally travel to other local locations within the area

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with multiple payroll cycles
• Strong working knowledge of modern HRIS/payroll systems
• UKG experience is a strong plus, but not required
• Experience supporting hourly or high-volume employee populations
• Manufacturing, construction, or industrial workforce experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee-owned organization with full benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401-K w/Match, PTO
• Casual, jeans-and-T-shirt work environment
• Hands-on, approachable leadership team
• Opportunity to support a major HRIS transition and gain additional systems experience
• Collaborative HR team with exposure to payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, and HR operations

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If you have strong payroll experience and enjoy working closely with employees in a hands-on HR environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this direct-hire opportunity in the Des Moines area. The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded and family-owned company. For more than 40 years, we have helped job seekers find meaningful opportunities with leading employers across the country.