Payroll Processor
Mom's Meals, Ankeny, IA, United States
Payroll Processor
We are seeking a detail-driven Payroll Processor with 24 years of hands-on payroll processing experience to manage end-to-end payroll execution. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who has owned payroll cycles in ADP, Workday, or UKG and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This position partners with HR, Finance, and operational leaders and contributes to strengthening payroll processes and controls.
We prefer a local candidate, or at least be within a few-hour driving distance to Des Moines, IA to be onsite if needed but this position can be mostly remote.
Hourly wage range: $26.44-30.77
Benefits include:
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
Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To
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
Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows
Support implementation of payroll timelines and controls
Track payroll adjustments and trends
Required Skills and Experience
24 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
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG Pro and Workforce Dimensions
Experience with ticketing system software
Proficiency with HRIS configurations relating to payroll
Experience working in a remote environment
Physical Requirements
Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
We are seeking a detail-driven Payroll Processor with 24 years of hands-on payroll processing experience to manage end-to-end payroll execution. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who has owned payroll cycles in ADP, Workday, or UKG and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This position partners with HR, Finance, and operational leaders and contributes to strengthening payroll processes and controls.
We prefer a local candidate, or at least be within a few-hour driving distance to Des Moines, IA to be onsite if needed but this position can be mostly remote.
Hourly wage range: $26.44-30.77
Benefits include:
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
Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To
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
Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows
Support implementation of payroll timelines and controls
Track payroll adjustments and trends
Required Skills and Experience
24 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
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG Pro and Workforce Dimensions
Experience with ticketing system software
Proficiency with HRIS configurations relating to payroll
Experience working in a remote environment
Physical Requirements
Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus