Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Finance & Accounting
📍 Des Moines, IA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Description
We’re looking for a Union Payroll Specialist to join our team in the Des Moines area. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right. If you enjoy working with complex payrolls, union environments, and want to be part of a team that values your expertise, this is the opportunity for you.


What You’ll Do

Own the Payroll Process

+ Process weekly payroll for union field employees (ironworkers, operators, laborers)

+ Accurately calculate wages, overtime, double time, and contract-specific pay rules

+ Review timecards and job coding to ensure precision and compliance

Be the Union & Compliance Expert

+ Interpret and apply multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)

+ Manage union deductions, including dues, benefits, and pension contributions

+ Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements

+ Prepare and s...

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Job Details

  • Location Des Moines, IA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 13, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 18, 2026