Payroll Compliance Specialist – Higher Ed

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University is seeking a Payroll Compliance Administrator to support the Payroll Services team in Las Cruces. The role ensures accurate payroll processing, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance across federal and state authorities.

The position requires an Associate's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, and a preferred Bachelor's with 5 years in a related field. Exempt, full-time, standard hours.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of professional experience related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax reporting and compliance with federal, state, and other entities, including payments and filings (paper and electronic).
• Ensure proper coding for employees and accurate deduction amounts and premiums.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Tax reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

New Mexico State University is seeking a Payroll Compliance Administrator to support the Payroll Services team in Las Cruces. The role ensures accurate payroll processing, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance across federal and state authorities.

The position requires an Associate's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, and a preferred Bachelor's with 5 years in a related field. Exempt, full-time, standard hours.