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Robert Half · 2 days ago

Senior Payroll Administrator

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to lead and execute end-to-end payroll operations for 500-1000 hourly/salary employees. This role involves managing biweekly payroll within Workday, ensuring compliance, and providing outstanding internal customer support while also supporting benefits administration.

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Hiring Manager

Leasha Carpenter

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for hourly & salary employees using Workday Payroll

Review, audit, and reconcile timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll data prior to final submission

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including multi-state wage and hour laws

Manage garnishments, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments accurately

Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to resolve discrepancies and respond to employee questions

Maintain payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements

Support year-end activities such as W-2 processing, tax reconciliations, and reporting

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and data accuracy

Serve as a point of contact for benefits questions and escalations in partnership with the third-party benefits administrator

Assist employees with benefit enrollments, life event updates, and general plan questions

Troubleshoot benefit-related issues and coordinate resolution with the external vendor

Help ensure accuracy between payroll deductions, Workday benefit elections, and vendor records

Support open enrollment activities, communication, and processing

Qualification

Workday PayrollPayroll complianceMulti-state payrollPayroll experienceAnalytical skillsCustomer service skillsCPP certificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

3-5+ years of progressive payroll experience

Workday Payroll experience

Solid understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll

High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain payroll and benefits concepts clearly

Preferred

Experience supporting 500+ employees

CPP or other payroll/HR certifications

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company

Robert Half

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