About the role

  • Payroll Processor managing end-to-end payroll execution for a hybrid role based in Ankeny, IA. Seeking a detail-driven professional with 2–4 years of payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Execute full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees using UKG Pro
  • Process payroll adjustments including retro pay, off-cycle runs, bonuses, and terminations
  • Validate time and attendance data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close
  • Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
  • Configure, maintain, and audit multi-state payroll tax setups to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Set up and maintain state-specific tax codes, reciprocity rules, and local jurisdiction taxes within payroll systems.
  • Monitor employee work location changes and apply correct tax withholdings based on nexus, residency, and sourcing rules
  • Audit payroll registers and reconcile payroll reports each cycle
  • Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and timely payroll changes
  • Respond to employee payroll questions with a focus on accuracy and service

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience
  • Direct experience owning and running payroll in ADP, Workday, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), or similar systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office applications
  • Experience supporting regular payroll cycles (weekly, bi-weekly)
  • Strong understanding of wage and hour rules and payroll compliance
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local taxation
  • Strong understanding of HR best practices
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

Benefits

  • PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice
  • 401(k) match
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Maternity/paternity leave
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent

Job title

Payroll Processor

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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