Payroll Supervisor
ChildServe • Johnston, Iowa • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Description
ChildServe is actively seeking candidates for Payroll Supervisor. This team member will administer and manage the payroll process for 1700 employees. If you have at least 4 years of payroll oversight experience, apply today!
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll processing. Including and not limited to direct deposits, garnishments, accuracy of employee deductions and benefits, posting to accounts, vendor payments, reconciliation of payroll accounts and wage allocation, payroll tax payments, regulatory wage reports, payroll tax returns, W-2 administration.
- Manage the timekeeping system. Provide supervisor training on timecards and ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Serves as the organizational expert and primary administrator for payroll systems and processes; delegate effectively to optimize team resources.
- Develop and implement organizational policies and processes for administering the payroll function to ensure the highest possible compliance and efficiency. Partner with others internally to ensure cross-function coordination.
- Provide leaders with data to assist with budgeting, including participation in the annual budget process.
- Deliver responsive, customer-focused support to staff and leaders, addressing payroll questions and resolving issues.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with pay practices; manage the annual workers’ compensation audit and prepare payroll-related audit documentation.
- Prepare payroll-related reports to support monthly financial statements, as needed.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.
- 4 years of payroll oversight experience required. Experience administering UKG Payroll and timekeeping systems preferred.
- Certified Payroll Professional is preferred.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe
- ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
- ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
- ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
- Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.