Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

$39,000 - $115,000/Yr

Robert Half - Farmington, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Farmington, NM

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director position in Farmington, New Mexico, is a vital role responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and providing leadership to the payroll team. This position serves as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, finance, and employees, and plays a key role in maintaining accurate payroll records and processing payroll efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Serve as a liaison between HR, finance, and employees for payroll-related inquiries.
• Provide training and support to the payroll staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
• Maintain accurate customer credit records and process customer credit applications efficiently.
• Generate and verify payroll reports out of the payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll bank account and handle returned checks or direct deposits.
• Set up garnishments and levies, performing necessary communications for garnishment-related matters.
• Provide and prepare necessary training materials for employees and leaders for payroll-related purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality due to the nature of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or Business required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Payroll Supervisor role or similar.
• Proficiency in handling overtime and wages is required.
• Adept in managing special payroll deductions.
• Experience in paycheck distribution and management is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll taxes is necessary.
• Understanding of local payroll tax compliance is necessary.
• Experience in payroll tax reporting is a must.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the Workday platform will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Kronos Timekeeping System is preferred.