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7 results for Payroll Specialist in West Des Moines, IA

Payroll Specialist

West Des Moines, IA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
A growing organization in West Des Moines is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and providing excellent support to employees and management. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, 401k contributions, tax information, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Review and audit payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.</li></ul>If you are interested in this Payroll Specialist role, please apply on the Robert Half website or call 515.259.6778
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Ankeny, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
About the Opportunity:Join our growing, collaborative HR team in a critical role supporting weekly payroll processing and HR operations for multiple companies across multiple states. You’ll be a go-to resource for employees and managers, ensuring smooth payroll cycles and assisting team members with benefits, onboarding, compliance, and more. This is your chance to make a direct impact on employee experience while advancing your HR career in a company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Prepare multi-state payrolls – accuracy and timeliness are key!</li><li>Maintain HRIS records, including wages, tax withholdings, bonuses, deductions, and employee changes.</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact for payroll and benefit inquiries, resolving issues quickly and professionally.</li><li>Support onboarding/offboarding: direct deposit setup, I-9 verifications, terminations, benefit communication, and exit processes.</li><li>Administer referral and bonus programs, keeping trackers current and ensuring timely payments.</li><li>Run reports, support finance/payroll reconciliation, and respond to payroll data requests.</li><li>Oversee benefit and 401(k) enrollment, life event changes, open enrollment support, and employee education on benefit plans.</li><li>Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, managing confidential employee files securely.</li><li>Provide general HR support: policies, procedures, employee relations documentation, supply orders, and org chart updates.</li></ul>Why Work With Us?<ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li><li>Collaborative, supportive team culture.</li><li>Opportunities for learning and advancement within HR.</li><li>Make a difference across the organization by driving accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
Join a Growing Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist! We are partnering with a reputable organization seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time.This position offers the opportunity to showcase your accounting skills while gaining valuable experience with a company that is looking to invest in and hire the right long-term team member. What You'll Do<ul><li>Process high-volume invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment.</li><li>Review, code, and match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements, invoices and research outstanding balances.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and payment information.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.</li></ul>If you are interested in growing within your accounts payable career, please apply today on our Robert Half website or 515.259.6778
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We’re partnering with a growing, stable organization to add an Accounting Specialist to their team. This is a well-rounded role where you’ll get exposure to both Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting operations.If you enjoy being hands-on, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvement, this is a great fit! What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Process high-volume vendor invoices, including coding, approvals, and payment processing (check/ACH)</li><li>Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts to ensure accuracy</li><li>Maintain and update customer and vendor records</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and support month-end close</li><li>Help manage billing cycles and customer accounts, including recurring or contract billing</li><li>Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams (operations, sales, leadership) to improve processes and communication</li><li>Support additional administrative or accounting projects as needed</li></ul>Why Consider This Role<ul><li>Stable, team-oriented environments with strong employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting, not just one function</li><li>Flexible leadership styles that value autonomy and collaboration</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency</li><li>Competitive compensation + potential for bonus</li></ul>
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Johnston, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 133000 USD / Yearly
Payroll Manager—Lead, Transform, and Elevate Payroll ExcellenceAre you an experienced payroll professional ready to take the next step as a strategic leader? We’re seeking a Payroll Manager to drive our payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and stellar service for all employees. This is a pivotal role with real impact, offering opportunities to modernize processes and develop a high-performing team.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Lead and Inspire: Mentor and develop the payroll team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Shape Operations: Oversee the entire payroll lifecycle for multiple employee groups, maintaining precision and compliance with evolving regulations.</li><li>Strengthen Controls: Streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance internal controls while partnering with HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure alignment.</li><li>Champion Compliance: Stay current on wage and hour laws, tax rules, and audit standards; serve as the primary contact for payroll matters with internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Drive Change: Identify and implement best practices and technology enhancements to maximize efficiency and improve the employee experience.</li><li>Empower Cross-Functional Success: Partner with HR and Finance to deliver insightful reporting and exceptional support, resolving payroll inquiries professionally and clearly.</li></ul>Why Work Here?<ul><li>Collaborative Team Environment: Join a group of supportive professionals who value teamwork, open communication, and shared success.</li><li>Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of a company that is dedicated to serving its community and making a positive impact.</li><li>Opportunity to Make a Difference: Your expertise helps improve payroll processes and ultimately the lives of employees and those we serve.</li><li>Service to the Community: Work for an organization that believes in giving back and making meaningful contributions beyond the workplace.</li><li>Purposeful Work: Experience daily satisfaction knowing your role enables others and supports an important organizational mission.</li></ul>
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing mid-sized company in Des Moines, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support its accounting team. This contract-to-hire role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills in billing, collections, and customer account management while working in a collaborative and professional environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process customer invoices, payments, credits, and account adjustments.</li><li>Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding accounts to ensure timely collections.</li><li>Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.</li><li>Reconcile accounts receivable balances and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer records and collaborate with internal teams to support billing accuracy.</li></ul>If you are interested in this Accounts Receivable role, please apply through the Robert Half website or call 515.259.6778
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Johnston, IA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Professional to join our team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports compensation programs and benefits administration by helping maintain market-competitive pay practices, accurate job architecture, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across compensation, benefits, and compliance-related activities. Responsibilities:• Maintain and refine job profiles, job codes, and pay structures to support consistent role classification and alignment across the organization.• Evaluate new and updated positions through market pricing analysis and contribute recommendations that support competitive compensation decisions.• Review internal pay data against external benchmarks, identify gaps or trends, and assist with equity-focused compensation assessments.• Gather and manage compensation survey information, using online market data tools to support annual review cycles and ad hoc analysis requests.• Support the rollout of compensation updates, including merit and market adjustments, by coordinating administrative steps and helping communicate changes clearly.• Partner with leadership and internal stakeholders on position evaluations, organizational changes, and special projects related to total rewards.• Administer employee benefit programs, including health and welfare offerings, voluntary plans, retirement programs, and executive-level benefits, while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.• Work with finance and internal partners to reconcile benefit invoices, review eligibility files, and complete audits and compliance checks for ongoing program accuracy.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z