Payroll Specialist

Role overview

This is a permanent payroll administrator opportunity with a construction-focused organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team is growing, has experienced leadership, and offers room for career progression. In this role, you will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.

Key responsibilities

• Run weekly and monthly payroll cycles accurately and within required deadlines.
• Collect, review, and maintain timesheet data so records stay complete and current.
• Investigate and resolve payroll mismatches while responding to employee payroll questions.
• Stay current on payroll laws and apply compliant practices in day-to-day processing.
• Support payroll audits and internal reviews to help maintain regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to keep payroll operations coordinated and efficient.
• Prepare payroll summaries and reports for management review.
• Protect payroll records by maintaining strict confidentiality and data security.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant brings at least 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in the construction sector, along with strong familiarity with payroll systems and timesheet administration. You should be detail-oriented, confident with numbers, comfortable handling pressure, and able to communicate clearly with employees and internal teams. Professionalism, integrity, and a proactive approach to solving payroll issues are important. A background in finance, business, or a related discipline is considered an advantage.

Additional information

This role is hosted by Daniel Gonzalez. The employer encourages candidates who feel aligned with the requirements to submit their resume through the application process referenced in the source posting.

Equal opportunity and compliance

The employer states that it is an equal opportunity organization and considers applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws. It also notes that background checks may be conducted with authorization, and that candidates with criminal histories will be reviewed in a manner consistent with relevant fair-chance hiring laws. Information submitted through the candidate profile and application process is subject to the employer’s privacy and automated decision-making notices. Applicants should also be aware that by applying, they agree to receive calls, texts, AI-generated calls, or emails from the employer and its partners, and message/data rates may apply.