Payroll Specialist

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Albuquerque, NM

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees. This role involves maintaining payroll accuracy, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and providing customer service related to payroll inquiries. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees.
• Transmit direct deposit files to financial institutions and prepare manual checks as needed.
• Maintain and review timesheets submitted through the electronic time collection system.
• Compile and submit tax and unemployment reports.
• Review and process a variety of employee deductions.
• Prepare and audit quarterly tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of W-2 and other related tax statements.
• Provide payroll-related customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of directly-related payroll processing experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• Ability to meet regular critical deadlines.
• Superior professional written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Previous experience with an automated payroll system.
• Professional-level experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.