Payroll and Rewards Analyst

Holmes Murphy Insurance • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Holmes Murphy is seeking a Payroll and Rewards Analyst to join its Talent and Culture team in West Des Moines, Iowa. The role supports accurate and timely payroll administration and related processes, including tax filings, reconciliations, compliance, and employee inquiries. It also provides operational and analytical support across total rewards, including benefits, retirement plans, systems administration, analytics, reporting, and audits.

The position works with payroll vendors and supports HR and Finance teams on total rewards matters. It may occasionally facilitate benefits-related new employee orientation and serve as a backup. The role also handles special projects and other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• One to three years of experience as a payroll administrator or analyst, or in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to identify discrepancies and apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, external vendors, and auditors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive employee and payroll information appropriately.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations, technology, systems, and organizational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, interpret written and verbal instructions, and resolve problems involving multiple variables.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through relevant education, training, and professional designations, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with HMA’s Client Privacy Policy, HIPAA regulations, and applicable E&O procedures and policies.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.
• Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process company payroll and off-cycle payments.
• Support annual processes with payroll vendors.
• Prepare and verify the accuracy of payroll and tax forms and filings.
• Respond to payroll queries and discrepancies and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Handle benefit billing and reconciliation processes.
• Support 401(k) administrative processes and contribution reconciliation.
• Support HR initiatives, including total rewards analytics and reporting requests.
• Support the HR and Finance teams with total rewards analysis and inquiries.
• Support total rewards audits, including payroll, compensation structure, and benefit enrollments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices.
• Support total rewards system administration, including configuration, integration design, security administration, testing, and reporting.
• Occasionally facilitate new employee orientation related to benefits and serve as a backup.
• Perform special projects and other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Core health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and supportive new-parent benefits.
• Company-paid continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) profit sharing, including an annual lump-sum contribution for every full-time employee.
• Generous time-off practices and paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities.
• Paid Diversity Day time-off option.
• Annual merit increase and promotion opportunities.
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED