New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Prepares, processes, reconciles and audits payroll, special processing and benefits activity. Reviews exception reports, prepares schedules, lists and spresdsheets for internal and external reporting. Develops reports, shedules and spreadsheets to evaluate, track and summerize data to ensure healthcare reform compliance and reporting, ERB compliance, insurance deductions and dependents review and reconciliations, state and govermnental, collections and garnishment compliance. Evaluates and analyzes complex computations for pay and benefits adjustments and refunds and tracks hours for state insurance reporting. Supervises staff and oversees assignments of duties of subordinates. Conducts trainings for staff and department representatives to explain payroll policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and laws. Conducts meetings, annual performance reviews, hiring, firing and disciplinary actions of staff.

Under general supervision, Trains, plans and oversees assignments of subordinates. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Recommends procedure changes. Prepares payroll input to computerized payroll systems. Answers payroll- related questions from employees and supervisors. Assists in preparing payroll checks and with governmental reporting/compliance. May make decisions in absence of the payroll manager.Processes irregular payments, e.g., bonus payments. May maintain records on vacation and sick leave.

Reviews, analyzes and checks payroll reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other established procedure; Prepares and conducts training sessions for departmental payroll representatives to explain payroll policies and procedures, state and federal regulations,and laws. Completes appropriate forms to adjust wage/salary account funds or to correct or balance a special situation; Researches, analyzes and resolves very difficult, complex and/or technical problems or questions presented by other workers, faculty, staff, students or outside agency representatives using knowledge of common problems and of entire payroll function; Recommends and participates in the development of new procedures and policies related to payroll operations utilizing knowledge of university, state and federal policies and regulations; Compiles financial, tax and payroll reports for both internal and external purposes; Acts as liaison with staff, faculty, administrators and students in answering questions, providing alternatives and facilitating decision making;; Prepares correspondence of a technical nature pertaining to payroll issues; Coordinates and interacts with federal and state agencies on issues pertaining to employee compensation and deductions; Compiles and analyzes payroll data, makes recommendations and determinations and prepares related reports.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures; Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

Skill in evaluating and analyzing technical payroll activities; Skill in preparing detailed reports; Skill in performing detailed computations.

Ability to effectively communicate.

High School diploma or GED certificate.

Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.