HR & Payroll Specialist: Payroll, Benefits & Compliance

OPCO Skilled Management; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Hobbs, NM seeks a Payroll and HR Operations Specialist to manage payroll, benefits, and human resources tasks in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly payroll for 50-1100+ employees, maintaining records, timekeeping, employee files, and coordinating with hiring managers. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and adherence to state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll software.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and best practices.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for 50-1100+ employees.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain records.
• Enter timekeeping data for department heads and correct as needed.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports.
• Manage payroll variables such as shifts, overtime, and status.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist in hiring processes and onboarding.
• Coordinate with HR on benefits, leaves, and unemployment hearings.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Excel

Payroll systems

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Payroll experience

Education

Highschool Diploma

Tools

Swipe Clock

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Hobbs, NM seeks a Payroll and HR Operations Specialist to manage payroll, benefits, and human resources tasks in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly payroll for 50-1100+ employees, maintaining records, timekeeping, employee files, and coordinating with hiring managers. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and adherence to state and federal guidelines.