Payroll Administrator

Stanley Consultants•Muscatine, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to help process domestic and international payroll accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable requirements. The role works closely with the Payroll Manager and collaborates with internal teams and third-party vendors. The administrator processes payroll across multiple pay groups, maintains records, resolves discrepancies, supports audits, and provides responsive payroll assistance to members and management. This role is based in Muscatine, Iowa, and is hybrid after 90 days.

Requirements

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.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the purpose behind processes, identify potential issues, and recommend practical improvements.
Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset, including willingness to question inefficient processes and explore opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve them.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with an understanding of how individual tasks and decisions affect the broader payroll process and member experience.
Ability to learn new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements and apply that knowledge to new situations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines, changing priorities, and detailed work in a deadline-driven environment.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential payroll and member information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions, explain issues clearly, and collaborate with Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and other business partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, human resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience with payroll or HRIS systems, including UKG.

Responsibilities

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 documentation of corrections, adjustments, discrepancies, and reconciliations.
Research payroll anomalies and identify appropriate, timely resolutions.
Process wage garnishments, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions, including required reporting to state agencies or other jurisdictions.
Assist members with questions about payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions, garnishments, and other payroll matters.
Coordinate payroll-related details for leaves of absence, including FMLA and other unpaid leaves.
Prepare payroll and member-information reports for management, members, auditors, and other internal stakeholders.
Assist with calendar-year and fiscal-year-end payroll activities.
Support financial and payroll-related audits by providing accurate records and documentation.
Document and maintain payroll procedures as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.