Payroll Specalist

Australia-Employment; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Rio Rancho team, handling weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff on-site. You will ensure accurate wages, overtime, deductions, and multi-state compliance while maintaining meticulous payroll records.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in payroll, familiarity with ADP or Paychex, and a degree in accounting or finance. This permanent role offers stability, health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally within construction or a similar industry.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Familiarity with certified payroll and/or prevailing wage is a plus.
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including tax withholdings.
• Handle certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting (if applicable).
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy in systems.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on employee changes and reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Job description

Payroll Specalist

$50000 - $60000 per year | Rio Rancho, NM | On-Site | Permanent

Join a growing construction company where your payroll expertise keeps the engine running.

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the region. With continued growth and a steady pipeline of work, they offer stability along with the opportunity to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team that values precision and accountability.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including tax withholdings
• Handle certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting (if applicable)
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy in systems
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on employee changes and reporting
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally within construction or a similar industry
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Familiarity with certified payroll and/or prevailing wage is a plus
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.