Human Resources Specialist - Payroll and Benefits

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines•Des Moines, IA

14d•$59,046 - $70,118•Hybrid

About The Position

At FHLB Des Moines, the Human Resources Specialist performs and coordinates human resources activities and bank-wide programs. The role's primary responsibilities include accurate and timely payroll processing, benefits administration, immigration and compliance administration, and general HR support. The specialist supports employees and managers through daily verbal and written communications and provides transactional support to the HR department. The position manages time and attendance auditing and payroll processing; supports employee benefits administration and payments; maintains employee records in Workday; and handles payroll funding, vendor payments, adjustments, vouchers, and reconciliations. It also supports employee changes, hiring and termination processes, employment verifications, unemployment claims, leave management, record retention, and reporting. The specialist helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, administers the immigration program, and serves as the department's compliance subject matter expert. The annual salary range is $59,046–$70,118. The role is eligible to participate in the Bank’s annual incentive plan. FHLB Des Moines offers a hybrid schedule for most roles, 11 paid holidays, five weeks of PTO, a work culture that values work/life balance, and retirement contributions: a 100% match on the first 6% an employee contributes to the 401(k), plus an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution at year-end.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, human resources, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of payroll processing, benefits administration, and/or HR-related experience.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to build collaborative relationships internally at the Bank and externally with vendors.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple activities and priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Responsibilities

Audit time and attendance for each pay period and process payroll.
Assist with employee benefits administration, maintain monthly billing statements, and process benefit payments.
Enter data in Workday, monitor wage garnishments, and review and process fringe benefits.
Prepare, balance, and distribute payroll funding requests and related vendor payments; enter adjustments to correct employee records.
Prepare payroll vouchers and work with accounting to clear reconciling items.
Support payroll projects, maintain payroll process documentation, and recommend changes.
Respond to employee and manager inquiries and explain policies and procedures through verbal and written communication.
Respond to employment verifications and unemployment claims.
Process employee changes in Workday; assist with new-hire and termination processing; audit and maintain Workday records.
Provide transactional HR support, including record retention and responding to reporting requests.
Support leave management administration with employees and vendors and maintain tracking updates.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local requirements; advise management on necessary actions.
Administer the immigration program, including documentation and strategic placement.
Serve as the department’s compliance subject matter expert and ensure activities follow policy and regulation.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.