Senior Director, Payroll Operations

Southeast New Mexico College; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) in Carlsbad, NM, seeks a Director of Payroll to lead all payroll operations, ensure accuracy, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role oversees staff, vendors, and system implementations, guiding processes from accruals to tax reporting with confidentiality and integrity.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 4 years payroll experience (3 years in supervision) or a Bachelor’s with 6 years (3 years in supervision), plus strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with four years of payroll experience and three years in supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree with six years of payroll experience, including three years in supervisory roles.
• Equivalencies approved by Human Resources may apply.

Responsibilities

• Directs payroll operations and ensures accurate, timely payments.
• Supervises payroll staff and manages peak and year-end cycles.
• Oversees payroll vendor relationships and system implementations.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) in Carlsbad, NM, seeks a Director of Payroll to lead all payroll operations, ensure accuracy, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role oversees staff, vendors, and system implementations, guiding processes from accruals to tax reporting with confidentiality and integrity.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 4 years payroll experience (3 years in supervision) or a Bachelor’s with 6 years (3 years in supervision), plus strong knowledge of