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Payroll Assistant

The Weitz Company
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025
Do you have a high attention to detail and accuracy? The Weitz Company is hiring a Payroll Assistant to provide support to our Payroll team. This role will do a variety of clerical/administrative tasks including setting up new employees in the payroll system, ensuring payroll materials are stocked, distributing reports. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in payroll!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

  • Compile, accurately review, and distribute time entry reports
  • Maintain a filing system that ensures easy and efficient retrieval of information
  • Scan and store documents in an electronic file system
  • Monitor and order payroll department supplies including paper, checks, and envelopes
  • Prepare mail and UPS packages
  • Ensure documents from business units and employees are accurate
  • Accurately enter new hire information into payroll system using a high attention to detail

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience:
    • Experience with data entry, processing, or an administrative function is a plus
  • Skills:
    • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Strong customer service skills
    • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
    • Flexibility to pivot priorities as needed
    • Open to change
  • Technology:
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Rewarding Bonus Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
  • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
  • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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