Payroll & Leave Specialist
City of Urbandale
Government-Civil Service | Full Time | Onsite | Urbandale
Posted: 9/2/26
Job Description
This position works collaboratively with the HR, Payroll, and Risk Management service areas to support the administration of the City’s payroll, leave, and workers’ compensation programs. If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience in payroll processing, reconciliation, timekeeping, HRIS administration, and payroll tax compliance—and are committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance—this role may be a great fit for you. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise while contributing to effective HR, safety, and employee wellbeing programs that support the City and its employees.
See Job Description link below for more details:
Deadline to Apply 9/13/26
Address
3600 86th Street
Essential Job Functions
Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with preparing, processing, and reconciling payroll
Assist with maintaining accurate payroll and timekeeping records
Assist with configuration of the Payroll/HRIS and Timekeeping software systems
Assist with remitting monthly insurance benefit premiums for all lines of coverage
Assist with preparing and remitting quarterly and annual payroll tax payments, documents and reports
Prepare and maintain workers compensation wage and hour reports
Prepare and submit data for the annual workers compensation payroll audit and OSHA reports
Assist with administration of Wellbeing program incentives
Administer the FMLA and Military leave programs
Assist with administration of the city’s workers compensation program including coordination of the Return-to-Work temporary light duty accommodation program
Provide support to facilitate the safety program and policies in collaboration with the Director of Risk Management and Support Services
Stay updated on wage-and-hour laws, labor laws, and best practices related to payroll, FMLA, workers compensation, etc
Supports other HR projects and responsibilities as assigned
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, required
Other Formal Training
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), required within 1 year of employment
Certified Payroll Professional certificate, strongly preferred
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing payroll operations, required
Experience with public sector payroll, strongly preferred
Experience with workers compensation and/or FMLA leave management, strongly preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Benefits
The City of Urbandale offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package. Full-time non-union benefits for this position include:
Health Insurance: Individual coverage for $77.46/month or family coverage for $237.74/month
Additional Coverage Options: Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 holidays plus 3 personal days per year
Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid time to care for and bond with a new child
Retirement Plans: IPERS plan and 457(b) plan with 2% match
Life Insurance: City-provided life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
Disability Coverage: City-paid long-term disability insurance
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Well-Being Program
Travel Required
0
Resume Required
No
Contact Person
Beth Lauck