Payroll Specialist

Job Details

Job description

Renewal by Andersen is the full-service window-replacement division of Andersen Corporation - a company with over 100 years of window innovations. We're dedicated to improving homes, improving lives, and improving our team. We're currently seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing HR and Finance team.

Job Summary

As a Payroll Specialist, you'll be responsible for processing multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees. You'll ensure accurate compensation, maintain payroll records, and support benefits administration. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and people in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll

Maintain and audit payroll records for accuracy and compliance

Administer employee benefits including health insurance, PTO, 401(k), and FSA / HSA

Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies

Prepare payroll reports and assist with journal entries for accounting

Manage wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and tax filings

Assist with onboarding, terminations, and new hire payroll setup

Support year-end processing including W-2s and 1099 forms

Collaborate with HR on employee events, open enrollment, and compliance tracking

Required Qualifications :

2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment

Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws

High attention to detail and confidentiality

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Preferred :

Experience in benefits administration

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, or related field

What We Offer :

Comprehensive benefits : medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development and tuition assistance

A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Day shift

Standard business hours (typically 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM)

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Education : Associate (Required)

Experience :

Payroll : 2 years (Required)

Benefits administration : 1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Excel : 1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Office : 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Required)

Work Location : In person