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Payroll Specialist

S&S Employment Partners
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll.

This is a full-time direct hire opportunity where you will earn up to $57,000 based on your experience. You will work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Some of your responsibilities as Payroll Specialist will include:

  • Entering onboarding data into multiple systems
  • Reviewing employee time/attendance records
  • Accurately entering onboarding data across multiple systems and platforms
  • Processing bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately
  • Creating/maintain spreadsheets for tracking hours/payments
  • Managing employee schedules
  • Performing basic HR functions
  • Complying with internal policies and payroll laws
  • Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies
  • Entering termination data
  • Collaborating with HR and management
  • Other duties as assigned

To qualify for Payroll Specialist, you must have a High School Diploma or GED, as well as:

  • Proven experience in payroll, HR or administrative roles
  • Proficiency in English, Spanish language skills a plus
  • Experience in payroll required
  • Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS/payroll platform strongly preferred
  • Detail oriented
  • Repetitive data entry
  • Familiarity with payroll law and compliance preferred
  • Knowledge of office management systems
  • Proficiency in MS Office

If you have strong organizational skills along with the ability to work independently, then please submit your resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $52,000 - $57,000

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