Payroll & Compensation Specialist

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for each heading only if there is real content. We must not repeat job title. We must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. We need to preserve all substantive info. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. Content: - Description: overview: "We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll & Compensation Specialist to oversee the end-to-end processing of company payroll and manage complex compensation structures. Operating with a primary focus on variable pay and bonus calculations for co-advisors, you will serve as the main subject matter expert for payroll operations and co-advisor compensation models. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely disbursements while partnering closely with leadership and accounting to maintain alignment across our financial operations." That's about the role. Could be "About the role". - Location: "Location: This position is based in Des Moines, IA. A hybrid work schedule is available, with a mix of in-office and remote work to support collaboration, flexibility, and business needs." This gives location and schedule info. Schedule: hybrid schedule. So we can have a Schedule section with that content. - What You’ll Do: bullet list of duties: Payroll Operations, Co-Advisor Bonus & Variable Compensation, Compliance & Reporting. That's responsibilities. - What’s in it for you?: benefits description: total rewards package: medical, dental, vision, company-paid disability and life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental leave, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program. That's benefits. - Compensation: "Compensation: The anticipated pay range for this position is $26.00-$31.00 per hour, based on your level of experience and technical expertise." That's pay. - Requirements: list of requirements: 3–5+ years experience, prior experience handling commission/bonus models for financial advisors or co-advisors strongly preferred, financial industry experience a plus, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience (preferred), CPP designation a plus, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel..., experience with major payroll platforms, exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capability, high degree of discretion handling confidential data, clear communication skills. - Physical Requirements: ability to stand/sit, work on computer, lift up to 15 pounds. Could be part of Requirements or separate? Could be under Requirements or maybe a separate "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings. Could fold into Requirements as a bullet. We have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Qualifications and Skills could be merged into Requirements. But we should only include sections with real content. We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Qualifications and Skills could be considered part of Requirements; we can omit them if no separate content. We must not create sections with filler like "not specified". So we will include only those. Now format: Use

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  with the description. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all bullet points. Let's extract details: About the role paragraph: "We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll & Compensation Specialist to oversee the end-to-end processing of company payroll and manage complex compensation structures. Operating with a primary focus on variable pay and bonus calculations for co-advisors, you will serve as the main subject matter expert for payroll operations and co-advisor compensation models. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely disbursements while partnering closely with leadership and accounting to maintain alignment across our financial operations." Location/hybrid schedule: "Location: This position is based in Des Moines, IA. A hybrid work schedule is available, with a mix of in-office and remote work to support collaboration, flexibility, and business needs." Responsibilities: Payroll Operations: - Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll for regular and variable-pay employees with strict adherence to deadlines and regulations. - Audit payroll inputs, including timecards, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and benefit deductions. - Reconcile payroll registers prior to transmission and partner with Accounting on general ledger postings and payroll accruals. Co-Advisor Bonus & Variable Compensation: - Calculate, audit, and administer regular bonus payouts and commission splits specifically tailored to co-advisor agreements. - Partner with team leads to maintain accurate payout schedules, split ratios, and performance metrics for co-advisors. - Resolve discrepancies or inquiries regarding co-advisor payouts in a clear, supportive, and timely manner. Compliance & Reporting: - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and tax regulations (e.g., FLSA, tax withholdings). - Assist the Assistant Controller with month-end close processes, payroll audits, and preparation of year-end reporting (Form W-2s, 1099s, 941 reconciliations). - Generate ad-hoc compensation reports and analytics for leadership to evaluate payout structures and labor costs. Benefits: - comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options - company-paid disability and life insurance - PTO - paid holidays - volunteer time off - paid parental leave - 401(k) plan - Employee Assistance Program for professional support Pay: "Compensation: The anticipated pay range for this position is $26.00-$31.00 per hour, based on your level of experience and technical expertise." Requirements: - 3–5+ years of dedicated payroll and compensation administration experience. - Prior experience handling commission/bonus models for financial advisors or co-advisors is strongly preferred. - Financial industry experience is a plus. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience (preferred). - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, nested logic formulas for payout structures) and experience working within major payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity, or Gusto). - Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capability, high degree of discretion handling confidential data, and clear communication skills. - Physical Requirements: Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time in an office environment; Working on a computer for extended periods of time; Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Schedule: Already covered in location/hybrid schedule. We could combine location and schedule into a Schedule section: "Location: This position is based in Des Moines, IA. A hybrid work schedule is available, with a mix of in-office and remote work to support collaboration, flexibility, and business needs." Now produce HTML. We must not include markdown fences. Just raw HTML. Let's craft:

  About the role

  We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll & Compensation Specialist to oversee the end-to-end processing of company payroll and manage complex compensation structures. Operating with a primary focus on variable pay and bonus calculations for co-advisors, you will serve as the main subject matter expert for payroll operations and co-advisor compensation models. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely disbursements while partnering closely with leadership and accounting to maintain alignment across our financial operations.

  Location & Schedule

  maybe but allowed headings: Schedule only. But we have location too. Could use Schedule heading and include location inside. Or we could have two sections: Location and Schedule. But only allowed headings list includes Schedule, not Location. However we can still use

  for Location? The instruction: "use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It gives examples but not exclusive list? It says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we should not create a Location heading. Instead we can fold location into Schedule section or maybe into About the role? But schedule is about hybrid work. Location could be included in Schedule section as part of description. Let's do Schedule heading and include location and hybrid schedule. Thus:

  Schedule

  Location: This position is based in Des Moines, IA. A hybrid work schedule is available, with a mix of in-office and remote work to support collaboration, flexibility, and business needs.

  Now Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities

  • Payroll Operations
    • Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll for regular and variable-pay employees with strict adherence to deadlines and regulations.
    • Audit payroll inputs, including timecards, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and benefit deductions.
    • Reconcile payroll registers prior to transmission and partner with Accounting on general ledger postings and payroll accruals.
  • Co-Advisor Bonus & Variable Compensation
    • Calculate, audit, and administer regular bonus payouts and commission splits specifically tailored to co-advisor agreements.
    • Partner with team leads to maintain accurate payout schedules, split ratios, and performance metrics for co-advisors.
    • Resolve discrepancies or inquiries regarding co-advisor payouts in a clear, supportive, and timely manner.
  • Compliance & Reporting
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and tax regulations (e.g., FLSA, tax withholdings).
    • Assist the Assistant Controller with month-end close processes, payroll audits, and preparation of year-end reporting (Form W-2s, 1099s, 941 reconciliations).
    • Generate ad-hoc compensation reports and analytics for leadership to evaluate payout structures and labor costs.

  Benefits:

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee Assistance Program for professional support

  Pay:

  Pay

  Compensation: The anticipated pay range for this position is $26.00-$31.00 per hour, based on your level of experience and technical expertise.

  Requirements:

  Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of dedicated payroll and compensation administration experience.
  • Prior experience handling commission/bonus models for financial advisors or co-ad