Payroll Administrator

Stanley Consultants

. Process domestic and international payroll accurately and on schedule across multiple pay groups.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMuscatine • Iowa • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in processing domestic and international payroll, maintaining accurate payroll records, and supporting audits with detailed documentation. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing payroll-related inquiries and deadlines.

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Payroll ProcessingAttention To DetailCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCollaboration With HR And Finance

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimesheet ReviewBenefit AccrualsWage GarnishmentsPayroll Record MaintenancePayroll ReportingFMLA CoordinationAudit SupportRegulatory ComplianceHRIS Systems Experience

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCuriosity And Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeUKG

Industry Keywords

PayrollAccountingFinanceHuman ResourcesBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process domestic and international payroll accurately and on schedule across multiple pay groups.
Collect, review, and post weekly timesheets.
Process and post member benefit accruals.
Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, including corrections, adjustments, discrepancies, and reconciliations.
Research payroll anomalies and identify timely resolutions.
Process wage garnishments, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions, including required reporting to state agencies or other jurisdictions.
Assist members with payroll, leave accrual, wage deduction, garnishment, and related questions.
Coordinate payroll details for leaves of absence, including FMLA and other unpaid leaves.
Prepare payroll and member-information reports for management, members, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
Assist with calendar-year and fiscal-year-end payroll activities.
Support financial and payroll-related audits with accurate records and documentation.
Document and maintain payroll procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work closely with the Payroll Manager and collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–2 years of professional experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, business operations, or a related field; previous payroll experience is helpful but not required.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, human resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify potential issues and recommend practical improvements.
Demonstrated curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to learn new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines and changing priorities.
Sound judgment and discretion with confidential payroll and member information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and other business partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with payroll or HRIS systems, including UKG, is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work options
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
Professional development leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Doctor On Demand
Wellness reimbursement
Mental health resources
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Identity theft protection
Tuition assistance
Professional society membership
Company stock ownership
Generous 401K match
Incentive compensation
Profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans